The Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA) has announced its first-ever African Football Cup which will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa in May 2022, featuring Biafra and Yourba Nation proponents.
Newsbreak reports that four teams will take part in the inaugural competition, hailed by CONIFA Global President Per-Anders Blind as a ‘unique opportunity to not only show top level football but also to celebrate the beauty of the people of Africa’.
Nigeria’s Biafra FF will face Matabeleland FF of Zimbabwe, while South Africa’s Pro Arena Sports FA will confront Yoruba Nation FF.
The competition’s format follows two semi-finals, a third place play-off and a final.
The two-day competition will take place in the breathtaking amphitheater of the Johannesburg Stadium on May 21-22, 2022 and according to CONIFA, will mark a major milestone in the development of CONIFA within the African continent.
BREAKING: The draw ceremony for the upcoming @AfricaConifa Cup is complete…
• Biafra FF vs. Matabeleland FF
• Pro Arena Sports FA vs. Yoruba Nation FFFurther information: https://t.co/aWceBAgyBx…#conifaAfricanCup2022 pic.twitter.com/AKmUW3z7RH
— CONIFA Africa Official (@AfricaConifa) April 25, 2022
Ngala Maimo Wajiri, Continental President for CONIFA Africa, said: “It’s a pleasure talking about this reality that has been long awaited. The start is never easy and we find ourselves in that position now as a continent operating under CONIFA. It’s a great pleasure that we will finally be having the maiden edition of the CONIFA African Cup.
“We are beginning our maiden edition with four and of course have plans to add to the numbers in subsequent editions. We have barely two months to prepare for this tournament, we have work to do. No time to sleep till we achieve our goals.
“Personally I am grateful. Special thanks to the Global President Per-Anders Blind, European President Alberto Rischio, Mr Orcun Kamali, Global General Manager Dr Fabio Puntillo, Mr Michael Ukaha and all those who have contributed in making this dream a reality.
“Special thanks to Pro Arena Sports for the wonderful work and the bright man behind it, Mr Tevin Blignaut. Africa is grateful.”
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