The article describes how Nigeria had won the Africa Cup.  The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan rewarded the players for the win.  The President is going to give each of the players money.  Also, the team will now try to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.  This article proves how soccer is also being played in Africa and how respected it is.  However, the article states that the President will attempt to try and improve the sport throughout Nigeria.

This article says that Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana is a prime candidate to be the next Pope.   The Catholic religion has been spreading widely through Africa and Asia.  Nowadays, there is a definite possibility of having a Pope from the the southern portion of the world.