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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.

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7 Dec 2013
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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.

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12 Jul 2013
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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 -

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29 May 2012
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STARS IN EUROPE - IVORY COAST - Sunderland sign Emmanuel Eboue

Sunderland A.F.C. Emmanuel Eboue

 

Sunderland have signed former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Emmanuel Eboue made 96 Premier League starts during his eight seasons at Arsenal

The Ivory Coast full-back, who was a free agent after leaving Galatasaray in the summer, started training with the Black Cats in February.

Eboue, 32, spent eight seasons at Arsenal after arriving from Belgian side Beveren in 2004.

He moved to Turkey in 2011, where he won three Super Lig titles and five domestic trophies.

 

 

18 Mar 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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