Author: Paul Dietschy, David-Claude Kemo-Keimbou Publisher: EPA Editions Year of Publication: 2010 (May) ISBN: 978-2-85120-730-2 Number of pages: 384 Edition: not given Cover: paperback Dimensions (mm): 250 (height), 196 (width), 33 (thickness) Weight: 1650 g. Colour: yes Statistics, tables: no
Description: "Africa in the football world" is a very attractive album published by FIFA before World Cup in South Africa with the introduction by Joseph Blatter. You will find here a description of the role of football in the contemporary Africa, outline of the history since colonisation times through struggle for freedom, independence and integration of the nations. The book presents football in Africa not only by presenting the results of the matches but also on political, historical and cultural background. The interesting part is a cartographic annex that presents migration of African football players to Europe, the biggest successes in each country and organizators of Africa Cup of Nations, etc. The book includes over 250 photos that present the most important events in the African football history. The book received Grand Prix UCPF prize (Union des Clubs Professionnels de Football).