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Nelson Mandela - Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president

Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct.

"You are the true architect of this FIFA World Cup; your presence and commitment made it happen. Now the first African FIFA World Cup is reality," explained Blatter while handing over the trophy to Mandela at a press conference in 2010.

7 Dec 2013

Club International Player Stars in Europe

stars in Europe - Swansea's Wilfried Bony inspired by Drogba's success at Chelsea

New Swansea City signing Wilfried Bony believes he can emulate Ivory Coast compatriot Didier Drogba's goal-scoring exploits in the Premier League.

12 Jul 2013

Stars in Europe Talents

CAMEROON - STARS IN EUROPE - ETO’O INAUGURATES HIS FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN GABON

The Anzhi star was accompanied by former team mates at Barcelona Victor Valdes and Xavi Hernandez in Gabon to launch his youth football training centre. - Eto'o football foundation -

29 May 2012

Club Stars in Europe Transfers

STARS IN EUROPE - CONGO DR - CLUB - Mbwana Samatta signs for Belgian side Genk

K.R.C. Genk TP Mazembe Mbwana Samatta

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Tanzania international striker Mbwana Samatta has signed for Belgian side Genk from DR Congo's TP Mazembe.

Mbwana Samatta won four Congolese league titles with TP Mazembe

Samatta, who was voted the best African footballer playing on the African continent in 2015, has signed a contact until the end of the 2019/2020
season.

The 23-year-old, who can also play on the wing, won six major trophies during his time at TP Mazembe, including the 2015 African Champions League.

He has represented his country 20 times and scored seven international goals.

1 Feb 2016

(BBC Sport UK)

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