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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 - CONGO DR - Brussels explosions - Dieumerci Mbokani 'unharmed but shaken'

AFRICA CUP 2017 QUALIFIERS Dieumerci Mbokani

 

Dieumerci Mbokani 'unharmed but shaken' in Tuesday's explosions at Brussels Airport.

Mbokani, 30, was at the airport when the two blasts took place, but Norwich say the DR Congo player is now home.

Many people have been killed or seriously injured in terror attacks at the airport and a city metro station, says Belgium's prime minister.

Belgium's football team cancelled their training session on Tuesday out of respect for the victims of the attacks.

They are scheduled to play Portugal in a friendly at Brussels' King Baudouin Stadium on 29 March, but the fixture is now in doubt.

Belgium have qualified for Euro 2016 in France and are in Group E with Italy, Republic of Ireland and Sweden.

 

 

23 Mar 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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