2010 FIFA World Cup

SA Tourism launches 2010 competition in Nigeria

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:17:00 +0200

South African Tourism has initiated a “win and watch” football competition as part of its campaign in Nigeria ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Part of the grand prize is tickets to the qualification match between Nigeria and Tunisia, on 6 September 2009, in Abuja.
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2010 media training programme underway in Senegal

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:20:00 +0200

On Monday, 12 May 2009 sports journalists began a programme sponsored by FIFA to provide mid-career training to more than 300 reporters and photographers across Africa. The programme is part of FIFA's "Win in Africa with Africa" development programme.
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Tragedy occurs during Ivorian 2010 qualifier

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:41:00 +0200

Reports are that 130 people have been injured and 22 people are dead after a stampede at the Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Ivory Coast during a 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on 29 March. FIFA has sent its condolences to the football community of that country.
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Diambars Football Academy to launch in SA

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:34:00 +0200

“Diambars” is a Senegalese word for fighters, which was allocated to a football academy concept designed to address the plight African football stars who chase fame and fortune in the world of football at the expense of education.
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US mobile operator gears up for 2010, Africa

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:39:00 +0200