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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 ASIA - NIGERIA - CLUB - Anthony Ujah set to join Chinese side Liaoning FC

Liaoning FC Anthony Ujah

 

Anthony Ujah rejected the chance to join Chinese clubs in 2015

Nigerian striker Anthony Ujah is set to join Chinese first division club Liaoning FC from Werder Bremen.

The German Bundesliga side said on its website that the clubs have agreed a fee for the 25-year-old, who is expected to have a medical imminently.

Ujah joined Bremen from Cologne in May 2015 and scored 14 goals in 35 games.

The forward, who has six Nigeria caps, courted controversy at Cologne when he pulled the horns of the club's goat mascot after scoring a goal.

 

 

7 Jul 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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