They may not be your typical footballers — but that doesn’t stop grannies and housewives in one of South Africa’s townships from working on their tackling and goalkeeping skills. They say the sport makes them feel good and keeps them young at heart.
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South Africa’s local granny football stars
In Argentina, a popular saying claims that one ‘can change his religion, change his wife but never his football team.’ Here football is more than just a game, it’s a passion that is passed from generations to generations. Duration: 01:54
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Football fever, Argentina’s beloved affliction
FIFA World Cup 2010 News WorldCup Football Soccer
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WORLD CUP – Steven Pienaar is the well-oiled midfield engine of the South African National soccer team. He’s one of the few players in Bafana Bafana to really make it overseas – with English Premier League club Everton
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World Cup: South African midfielder Steven Pienaar portrayed
FIFA World Cup 2010 News WorldCup Football Soccer City Stadium Johannesburg South Africa
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President Obama Welcome FIFA 2010 USA to White House
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With the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup just days away, South Africa is preparing to unveil its showpiece stadium, Soccer City in Soweto at the opening match, which pits the host nation against former two-time host country Mexico. (June 5)
AIDS campaigners in South Africa have called on FIFA to help spread the message about HIV during the World Cup. (2 June 2010)
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SAfrican AIDS Campaigners Appeal for FIFA Help