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Charlize Theron, Idris Elba and Morgan Freeman lead tributes to Nelson Mandela as Hollywood mourns loss of great leader

  • Oscar winner Charlize says: 'There will never be words to say what I'm feeling right now, I'm saddened to the depths of my soul'
  • Idris - winning plaudits for playing Mandela - said: 'What an honor it was to  portray a man who defied odds, broke down barriers, and championed human rights before the eyes of the world'
  • Morgan Freeman, who played Mandela in 2009 film Invictus, described him as: 'A hero who treasure liberty, freedom and the dignity of humankind'
  • David Beckham, the Kardashians, Rihanna, Kerry Washington and Cher were among other stars paying their respects
  • Producer Anant Singh announced news of Mandela's death to shocked crowd at Royal premiere
  • Movie mogul Harvey called it an 'honour' to make the biopic based on Mandela's biography
  • Naomi Campbell tells MailOnline, 'Nelson has stood as a figure of strength, hope, freedom, selflessness and love'

 

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  South African Oscar-winner Charlize Theron, and Idris Elba led the tributes to Nelson Mandela on Thursday night just hours after the Royal premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Charlize, 38, said: 'My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever,' adding: 'There will never be words to say what I'm feeling right now. I am saddened to the depths of my soul. Truly.' Naomi Campbell, 43, told MailOnline, 'Nelson has stood as a figure of strength, hope, freedom, selflessness and love, and I join everyone across the world in mourning his passing. 'However, he was much more than just a figurehead to me - he was my mentor, my honorary grandfather, my Tata. Since meeting him in 1993, he's guided me and gave me a reason for being in the tough times of my life. He changed my perception of the world.'

 

CECAFA 2013: Uganda draws Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea in group stages

CECAFA 2013: Uganda draws Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea in group stages

 

Following a draw held in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, 15 reigning Cecafa Champions Uganda will face off with rivals Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea in the group stages of the 2013 edition.

The four have been drawn in group C and the match of the group is expected to be Uganda against Rwanda. Their group stage meeting will the third this year having met in an international friendly early this year and are due to meet in another friendly this Saturday 16 at Mandela stadium, Namboole.

Other groups see hosts Kenya in pool A alongside fast improving Ethiopia, Zanzibar and South Sudan while group B has last year’s fourth placed Tanzania, guests Zambia, Burundi and minnows Somalia.

The opening game of the tournament will be between Kenya and Ethiopia on  November 27.

Group A: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar and South Sudan

Group B: Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and Somalia

Group C: Uganda, Rwanda, Eritrea and Sudan

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