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Who was conferred with the title of “honorary referee” by FIFA recently?

  1. Jacob Zuma

  2. Ban Ki-moon

  3. Nelson Mandela

  4. Mo Ibrahim
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Jacob Zuma, then President of South Africa, was conferred with the honorary title of 'referee' by FIFA in 2010. This was a symbolic gesture by FIFA President Sepp Blatter as South Africa prepared to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup - the first World Cup held on the African continent. The honorary referee title was part of FIFA's efforts to honor the host nation's leadership and build excitement for the tournament. It was a ceremonial recognition rather than an actual refereeing appointment.

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