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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

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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 -

29 May 2012

Club Stars in Europe Transfers

STARS IN EUROPE - IVORY COAST - CLUB - Watford sign Brice Dja Djedje

Watford FC Brice Dja Djedje

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Watford have signed Marseille wing-back Brice Dja Djedje on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old, capped seven times by Ivory Coast, made 70 appearances for the Ligue 1 side after joining from Evian in January 2014.

Brice Dja Djedje played 23 times for Marseille last campaign

Djedje reportedly turned down interest from Germany to become the Premier League club's fifth summer addition.

He follows the signings of Jerome Sinclair, Christian Kabasele, Isaac Success and Juan Camilo Zuniga.

23 Jul 2016

(BBC Sport UK)

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