體育具有激勵和團結人們的力量。在非洲，足球非常受歡迎，在人們心中佔有特殊的地位。
—納爾遜．曼德拉（前任南非總統）
“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.”
—Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa
