It is " an unprecedented and ambitious initiative ", rejoices the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA): the organization has announced a historic partnership with the IOC and FIFA for create 50 football pitches in Olympafrica centers across the continentThe objectives are clear: to offer African youth infrastructure adapted to the practice of football and to take advantage of this framework to promote education, discipline and social cohesion. FIFA will bring a technical and financial support for the construction and equipment of the grounds. These infrastructures will comply with international standards and will integrate sustainable solutions, in particular the use of recycled materials for the construction of synthetic surfaces " explains ANOCA.
Each pitch will be designed to be accessible to people with disabilitiesANOCA is committed to organizing regular sporting activities, tournaments and educational workshops to maximize the impact of these facilities. "This joint initiative is concrete proof of our desire to make sport a driving force for development on our continent., confides Mustapha Berraf, president of the institution. The football pitches in the Olympafrica centers will allow to train not only future champions, but also future engaged citizens »
