‘The challenge for African football and FIFA is to find a new paradigm of governance based on greater access to the decision making processes in the international game…Paul Darby needs to be thanked an congratulated in assisting us towards taking up this challenge’ (Danny Jordaan, South African Football Association

‘The mix of cultural imperialism and adaptation and resistance is admirably balanced. What a relief in this ideological age!’ Professor Allen Guttmann, Amherst College, USA

‘Darby concludes confidently with the statement that his book will help sensitise future analysts to the complexities of the interaction between first world and Third world sporting bodies. This confidence is surely not misplaced’ Professor J. A. Mangan, University of Strathclyde

‘This is a fascinating account of football politics….Paul Darby’s discussion shows how colonial ways of thinking dominated Europe’s views on football in Africa’ Frank Ostergren, Aftonbladet

‘It is rare for a European to take the time and do the hard work that is inevitably required to be able to understand African football in its true perspective. However, Paul Darby’s book, Africa, Football and FIFA, is one of the rare few that can be said top do the subject justice’ Osasu Obayuwana, BBC journalist