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Henry Morton · 01-06-2006, 22:51

I'm delighted that Accrington Stanley has players on its books who are from both Benin and the Ivory Coast. This gives us the opportunity to consider how we might contribute to these countries by strengthening our sporting links.

Sport speaks to them far more effectively than any politician - I heard on the radio today that some African nations (possibly started with Senegal ?) will be going on strike if they are not allowed time off work to watch the World Cup.

Sport gives Africa hope, and we can forge new relationships with such countries through our football clubs in the UK.

Must be good in the long run, I'd say.

01-06-2006, 22:51	#5
Henry Morton I am Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 623 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Benin fLag I'm delighted that Accrington Stanley has players on its books who are from both Benin and the Ivory Coast. This gives us the opportunity to consider how we might contribute to these countries by strengthening our sporting links. Sport speaks to them far more effectively than any politician - I heard on the radio today that some African nations (possibly started with Senegal ?) will be going on strike if they are not allowed time off work to watch the World Cup. Sport gives Africa hope, and we can forge new relationships with such countries through our football clubs in the UK. Must be good in the long run, I'd say.