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Confederation of African Football and European Commission Sign Partnership Agreement
- The Confederation of African Football and the European Commission signed a partnership agreement on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.
- The partnership was established during CAF's governance changes and is designed to support several football competitions, including the African men's national team tournament scheduled for 2025 in Morocco.
- The agreement includes sponsorship for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the men's Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and 2027, as well as the youth-focused CAF African Schools Football Championship.
- CAF President Patrice Motsepe highlighted that the agreement reflects the strides made in CAF’s governance and its strong stance against corruption, while European Commissioner Jozef Skela emphasized that the collaboration enhances the connection between Europe and Africa, with a particular focus on benefiting the continent’s youth.
- The agreement signals closer collaboration on football development and youth initiatives across Africa, reflecting broader EU-Africa investment efforts through the Global Gateway plan valued at over €150 billion.
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