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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

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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.

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 - GAMBIA - CLUB - BUBACARR SANNEH MOVES TO BELGIUM CHAMPIONS ANDERLECHT

BUBACARR SANNEH ANDERLECHT Embed from Getty Images

Marreh's compatriot Bubacarr Sanneh has also switched to Belgium as he joins 34-time Belgian champions Anderlecht in a four-year deal from Danish champions Midtjylland.

Centre-back Sanneh, 23, only joined Midtjylland in January and scored thrice in 22 appearances, helping them to the league title.

"Delighted to complete the move to Anderlecht and I want to thank the owner Marc Coucke for his efforts in bringing me," Sanneh said on Twitter.

3 Sep 2018

(BBC Sport by Oluwashina Okeleji)

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