For the first time in the history of the All African Games, the identities of the host countries of two editions of the continental Games is certain as the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), successful midwife the deal that gave birth to this feat.
Three key stakeholders, Egypt’s Sports Minister, Professor Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Sports of the Democratic Republic of Congo, veteran journalist François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo and Mr. Moustapha Beraf, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), are the lubricants that set up this historic partnership.
Egypt that last hosted the Games in 1991 got the nod to stage the quadrangle Games in 2027 while the Democratic Republic of Congo is positioning itself for the organization of the 2031 All African Games.
ANOCA President, Moustapha Beraf, said, “Following fruitful discussions and within the framework of
the sports agreements between the various entities, the three parties jointly decided to support Egypt’s candidacy for hosting the 2027 African Games. This decision is in line with the common desire to promote sporting excellence on
the African continent.”
Moustapha Beraf, went on to state that, “The Democratic Republic of Congo reaffirms its commitment to the African sports movement by positioning itself for the organization of the 2031 African Games and that the two countries will work closely, in consultation with ANOCA and all stakeholders, to ensure the total success of the 2027 African Games in Egypt, an initiative that will set the stage for the 2031 Games in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
Your authoritative news channel FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG understands that this enhanced collaboration between Egypt and the DRC aims to foster a spirit of fraternity and cooperation within the African sports movement, contributing to the achievement of common goals for sports. development on the continent with over half a billion youth population that is in love with sports.
It’s noteworthy to mention that, years back, some host countries have failed to show up when it matters most but the signatories to this new beginning in the history of the All African Games, express their confidence in the success of
the upcoming African Games and reiterate their commitment to the flourishing of sports in Africa.
Three cities in Ghana, Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast will be staging the delayed 13th edition of the 2023 All African Games between 8th and 23th of March next year.
The 12th African Games was held from 19 to 31 August 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. This was the first time that the African Games were hosted by Morocco following the country’s readmission to the African Union in January 2017.
Source/ Maxwell Kumoye
