Wednesday, July 18, 2007

90 Minutes for Mandela

Newlands Stadium - Cape Town
July 18, 2007


Some of the world's best ever football players, including Pele and Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o, have played in a match to mark Nelson Mandela's 89th birthday.

The "90 Minutes for Mandela", played in Cape Town between

Africa and the Rest of the World, ended in a 3-3 draw.


The game also helped raise money for the fight against HIV/Aids.


Brazilian football legend, Pele, greets former
South Africa President, Nelson Mandela


Mr. Mandela, aided by Cameroon and Barcelona striker, Samuel Eto'o



Long live Madiba!

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