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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 EUROPE - Ivory Coast - COACH - Kolo Toure joins Brendan Rodgers' staff at Leicester City

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Kolo Toure is back in the English Premier League after being confirmed as first team coach at Leicester City.

The Ivorian moves from Celtic alongside new Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers.

The pair have formed a successful coaching partnership since joining forces in September 2017, winning the Scottish domestic treble last season.

Toure, who won over 100 caps for Ivory Coast, has two Premier League titles to his name as a player for Arsenal and Manchester City.

He also won the African Cup of Nations in 2015, scoring a penalty in shootout win over Ghana. before working as an assistant coach with the Elephants in an ultimately unsuccessful World Cup qualification campaign for Russia 2018.

 

 

1 Mar 2019
(BBC Sport UK)

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