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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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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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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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2016 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP - SOUTH AFRICA - QUARTER-FINAL - Sundowns lose to Jeonbuk Motors

AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2016

Mamelodi Sundowns were making their first appearance at the Club World Cup.


Quarter-final
Wednesday 14th Dec. 2016
 
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Jeonbuk Motors 4:1

African Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa lost again at the Club World Cup going down 4:1 to Jeonbuk Motors in Osaka.

Wednesday's win for the Asian champions from South Korea means they claim fifth place in Japan ahead of Sundowns.

Kim Bo-kyung, Lee Jong-ho and an own-goal from Ricardo Nascimento gave Jeonbuk a 3.0 lead before half-time.

Percy Tau scored for Sundowns early in the second half before Kim Shin-wook's header sealed the win.

Sundowns lost to Japanese champions Kashima Antlers 2:0 in their other game on their debut at the tournament on Sunday.

 

 

15 Dec 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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