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*Pele was 16 years when he was drafted into the Brazilian national team. At 17 he won his first World Cup in Sweden in 1958. He proceded to make headlines until he retired in 1975.
*The Brazilian trio of Bebeto, Bismarck and Tafarrel are born again believers of Jesus Christ, who prayed before each game during their playing careers.
*Nigeria reached the World Cup for the first time in Football World Cup 1994.They were managed by Clemens Westerhof who is commonly considered to be the best coach to have ever lead Nigeria. Nigeria topped their group which included Argentina, Bulgaria, and Greece. In their first game Nigeria defeated Bulgaria 3-0, lost to Argentina 2-1, and qualified for the second round after a 2-0 defeat of Greece.
*South Africa, known as "Bafana Bafana" is hosting the 2010 World Cup! |
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