Nigeria's Danny Uchechi (C) celebrates his goal with teammates during their FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer match against Germany in Suez October 7, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Nigeria's Danny Uchechi (C) celebrates his goal with teammates during their FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer match against Germany 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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  13. DRESDEN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 26: (L-R) Anchorman Jens Grittner and the FIFA 2011 Organizing Committee President Steffi Jones talk during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Countdown event at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium on November 26, 2009 in Dresden, Germany.
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