In the mid-1990s, as the use of mobile phones spread in much of the developed world, few thought of Africa as a potential market. Now, with more than 400 million subscribers, its market is larger than North America’s and is growing faster than in any other region.
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Samuel Eto’o is African footballer of the year
Samuel Eto’o has been named African Footballer of the Year for 2010 ahead of Didier Drogba and Asamoah Gyan. The three forwards made up the shortlist at the annual Confederation of African Football awards ceremony in Cairo, with the winner being voted for by the coaches and captains of the continent’s 53 national teams Eto’o came… Continue reading Samuel Eto’o is African footballer of the year
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan wins 2010 BBC award
Ghana and Sunderland star Asamoah Gyan has been crowned BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2010. The Black Stars striker clinched the title with an overwhelming majority – receiving more than half of the vote. He finished well ahead of fellow Ghanaian Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew, Ivorians Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o… Continue reading Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan wins 2010 BBC award