South Africas Pienaar controls the ball from Norways Riise during the Nelson Mandela soccer challenge in Rusternburg
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South Africas Pienaar controls the ball from Norways Riise during the Nelson Mandela soccer challenge in Rusternburg
South Africas Steven Pienaar controls the ball from Norways Bjorn Helge Riise (L) during the Nelson Mandela soccer challenge in Rusternburg March 28, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER)
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In this moment from the Nelson Mandela Soccer Challenge in Rustenburg, South Africa, Steven Pienaar of the Bafana Bafana national team skillfully controls the ball while being closely marked by Norway's Bjorn Helge Riise. The photograph, taken by award-winning Reuters photographer Siphiwe Sibeko on March 28,2009, encapsulates the intensity and passion of the international soccer match. Pienaar, a midfielder for Everton Football Club at the time, showcases his exceptional ball control and composure as he maneuvers around Riise, a Norwegian defender. The expression on both players' faces reveals their focus and determination, highlighting the competitive nature of the game. The Nelson Mandela Soccer Challenge was an annual event organized by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to promote peace, unity, and social cohesion through soccer. This particular match brought together the South African and Norwegian national teams, with the hosts ultimately emerging victorious. The photograph not only illustrates the athleticism and skill of the players but also underscores the significance of the event, which aimed to honor the legacy of the late President Nelson Mandela and promote social change through the universal language of soccer. Siphiwe Sibeko's image has become a cherished memory of this historic soccer challenge and serves as a reminder of the power of sports to bring people together and inspire hope and unity.
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