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.
New Swansea City signing Wilfried Bony believes he can emulate Ivory Coast compatriot Didier Drogba's goal-scoring exploits in the Premier League.
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 -
AFRICA CUP 2019
Quarter-Finals
Fixtures
Day 17
45th match
Senegal vs Benin -:-
Day 17
46th match
Nigeria vs South Africa -:-
Day 18
47th match
Ivory Coast vs Algeria -:-
Day 18
48th match
Madagascar vs Tunisia -:-