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The Red Stars

Former footballer sets up a soccer academy in the Orange Farm township to invest in the next generation.

By Ahmed Jallanzo - 14 July 2010 - Future stars and yesterday's heroes, Photo

The Princess of Burkina Faso

Thirty-two-year-old Diane Kankyono is a professor of physical education for the Ministry of Sport in Burkina Faso. As if a full-time job balancing various ministerial duties with running training sessions for students wasn’t enough, Diane finds time to do what she loves the most: play football.

By Ally Soobye - 3 June 2010 - Photo, Women and the beautiful game

Footballs made to last

Alive and Kicking Zambia aims to educate locals on the issues surrounding diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS while providing African children with footballs.

By Richard Mulonga - 2 June 2010 - Business and life, Photo

The woman in black

Marie Agnès Makengi Kapinga, otherwise known as Mère Malou, made a name for herself when she became the first international female football referee in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Joseph Moura - 5 May 2010 - Photo, Women and the beautiful game

Twenty Ten journalists nominated for Joop Swart Masterclass

Seven Twenty Ten journalists have been nominated to participate in the 2010 World Press Photo Joop Swart Masterclass.

By Carly Diaz - 8 April 2010 - Latest news

Township Soccer

Siyabonga Mbaleki has inspired the children in his Cape Town neighborhood to follow their dreams and realize their potential by being part of a soccer team that he coaches voluntarily.

 He trains local children from a disadvantaged background to improve their fitness and football skills daily after school and on weekends.

By Nikki Rixon - 6 April 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities