The Madiba face of sports

Nelson Mandela’s death is a big blow to  the South African sports fraternity. He leaves an indelible mark on the face of South African sports, especially his role in ‘bringing’ the 2010 World Cup to South Africa.   
Nelson Mandela lifts the World Cup Trophy after playing a crucial role in winning South Africa the rights to host the 2010 finals. Left is his anti-Apartheid struggle colleague archbishop Desmond Tutu. Net photo.
Nelson Mandela lifts the World Cup Trophy after playing a crucial role in winning South Africa the rights to host the 2010 finals. Left is his anti-Apartheid struggle colleague archbishop Desmond Tutu. Net photo.
Jacobs O. Seaman