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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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NATIONAL TEAM - GABON - COACH - Gabon seek coach to replace Costa

Africa Cup 2017 Qualifiers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang


Gabon have announced they will appoint a new coach on 30 July.

The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations hosts are seeking to fill the role made vacant when Jorge Costa departed at the end of his contract on 30 June.

Gabon said the window for applications will close on 20 July and candidates will be assessed from 22 to 24 July.

Whoever comes in will have only five-and-a-half months to work with the team before the Nations Cup tournament starts on 14 January.

 

 

 

8 Jul 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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