Goalkeeper Uche Okafor of Nigeria (R) makes a save from Tobias Kempe of Germany during their FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer match in Suez October 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Goalkeeper Uche Okafor of Nigeria (R) makes a save from Tobias Kempe of Germany during their FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer match in Suez October 7, 2009.

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  1. A Muslim boy stands while faithfuls observe prayers during Eid al-Adha in Nigeria's capital Abuja, November 27, 2009. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering sheep, goats, camels and cows to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, on God's command.

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