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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

Gianni Infantino at CAF - Cameroon v South Africa

2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco - Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), accompanied by Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, attended the Cameroon – South Africa match in the round of 16 at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat on January 4, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Mostafa Fathi (R) of Pyramids FC competes during the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Super Cup 2025 final match between Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Valere Paul Bassene (R) of RS Berkane competes during the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Super Cup 2025 final match between Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Members of Pyramids FC celebrate at the awarding ceremony after winning the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Super Cup 2025 final match between Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Abdelhak Assal (R) of RS Berkane competes during the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Super Cup 2025 final match between Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Abdelhak Assal (R) of RS Berkane vies for a header during the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Super Cup 2025 final match between Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Super Cup Final - Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco

Walid El Karti (L) of Pyramids FC vies for a header during the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Super Cup 2025 final match between Pyramids FC of Egypt and RS Berkane of Morocco in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Emam Abdelghany (L) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mohamed Salah (C) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Blati Toure (Front) of Burkina Faso competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mohamed Salah (1st R) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ramy Rabia (top) of Egypt heads the ball during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mostafa Abdalla (C) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Emam Abdelghany (C) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Blati Toure (R) of Burkina Faso competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ramy Rabia (top) of Egypt heads the ball during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mostafa Abdalla (C) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mohamed Salah (C) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Blati Toure (Front) of Burkina Faso competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mohamed Salah (1st R) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emam Abdelghany (L) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emam Abdelghany (C) of Egypt competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

(240607) -- CAIRO, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Blati Toure (R) of Burkina Faso competes during the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers group A match between Egypt and Burkina Faso in Cairo, Egypt, June 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows a member of the team Barrage Village competes during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows people enjoy the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken with a drone on May 25, 2024 shows an aerial view of the field of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows a view of the awarding ceremony after the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows dancers perform after the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows teams of the first edition of African "Village Super League" line up to attend the closing ceremony in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows members of Barrage Village cheer each other up before the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows players of team Park 7 and team Barrage Village vie for the ball during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows children gather around a board of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows the goalkeeper of team Pack 7 kissing their trophy during the awarding ceremony of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows a view of the awarding ceremony after the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken with a drone on May 25, 2024 shows an aerial view of the field of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows a member of the team Barrage Village competes during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows people enjoy the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows teams of the first edition of African "Village Super League" line up to attend the closing ceremony in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows members of Barrage Village cheer each other up before the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows dancers perform after the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows players of team Park 7 and team Barrage Village vie for the ball during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows children gather around a board of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows the goalkeeper of team Pack 7 kissing their trophy during the awarding ceremony of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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First "Village Super League" final held in Benin

STORY: First "Village Super League" final held in Benin SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: PARAKOU, Benin CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final of the African "Village Super League" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YVES KOBA, Head of the Belle Cite Village in Parakou, Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHOU XIAOYONG, Head of the 3rd Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin STORYLINE: The final of the first edition of the African "Village Super League" was held in Parakou city of Benin on Saturday. The rural football event, which draws on the experience of the Village Super League from China's Guizhou, was initiated by a China-assisted cotton technology project team and local staff. They leveled a standard soccer field at the project base to satisfy local villagers' passion for soccer. Since the opening at the end of March, this soccer tournament, composed of 12 village teams, has been held on weekends. After fierce competition, the team of Barr

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