Sport has the power to inspire

[outftoing17]

Since the competition changed its format buy fut 17 coins in 1997 and introduced a group phase, only one Zambian club has managed to reach that stage. In 2009 ZESCO United managed to finish third in their group with three points. Can the Ndola based club go one better this time around and advance to the semi finals?With Nelson Mandela's sad passing in December 2013, the world lost a truly great leader and an inspirational, unifying figure. Football also lost a passionate supporter, instrumental in securing the hugely successful 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa?, and a hero to many of the game's best known figures. Here, FIFA.com looks at some of what Mandela had to say about the beautiful game, and what those in football thought of the great Madiba.

While we were on Robben Island, the only access to the World Cup was on radio. Football was the only joy to prisoners.Mandela on football during his years in captivity.I feel like a young man of 15.Mandela's reaction, at the age of 85, to South Africa being awarded the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup?I want to thank you for your courage and support against racism at a time when many were still hesitant. Thank you for making Africa a cornerstone of FIFA's activities.
Mandela on FIFA

Sport has the power to inspire and unite people. In Africa, soccer enjoys great popularity and has a particular place in the hearts of people. That is why it is so important that the FIFA World Cup will, for the first time ever, be hosted on the African continent in 2010. We feel privileged and humbled that South Africa has been given this singular honour of being the African host country.Mandela looking forward to the FIFA World Cup?

[Danielwaver]

football is boring, listen to new wave tunes instead and oh by the way, you're posting on the wrong forum.

[telekon3]

Since New Wave changed its format in 1997 and introduced a New Wave phase, only one New Wave club has managed to reach that stage. In 2009 New Wave managed to finish third in their group with New Wave. Can the New Wave based club go one better this time around and advance to the New Wave? With Nelson Mandela's sad passing in December 2013, the world lost a truly great leader and an inspirational, unifying New Wave figure. New Wave also lost a passionate supporter, instrumental in securing the hugely successful New Wave?, and a hero to many of New Wave best known figures. Here, New Wave.com looks at some of what Mandela had to say about New Wave, and what those in New Wave thought of the great New Wave.

While we were on New Wave Island, the only access to New Wave was on radio. New Wave was the only joy to prisoners. Mandela on New Wave during his years in captivity. I feel like a young man of 15. Mandela's reaction, at the age of 85, to South Africa being awarded the right to host New Wave? I want to thank you for your courage and support of New Wave at a time when many were still hesitant. Thank you for making Africa a cornerstone of New Wave.

Mandela on New Wave

New Wave has the power to inspire and unite people. In Africa, New Wave enjoys great popularity and has a particular place in the hearts of people. That is why it is so important that New Wave will, for the first time ever, be hosted on the African continent in 2010. We feel privileged and humbled that South Africa has been given this singular honor of being the African New Wave country. Mandela looking forward to the New Wave?