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11 days to AFCON 2023. Held in The Ivory Coast, West Africa, a region that we have been active in scouting young stars of the future. A market with huge footballing potential. Economically, the Ivory Coast is the leading country in the West African sub-region. The tournament will be a celebration of Ivorian and African culture. ~~~ Infrastructure: Final to be held at the 60,000 seater Olympic Stadium Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan. Newly renovated stadiums Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium (Abidjan, 29,000 capacity), Peace Stadium (Bouake, 40,000 capacity) to feature. Newly built stadiums The Stadium of Korhogo (Korhogo), Laurent Pokou Stadium (San Pedro) and the Charles Konan Banny Stadium (Yamoussoukro), will also hold games, all at 20,000 capacity. ~~~ Ladbrokes Coral Betting Odds: Tournament favourites, Senegal 6/1. Despite Morocco's brilliant performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they only have 3 wins in their last 7 games, and are not tournament favourites. Close contenders with 3 teams at 7/1: Morocco, Ivory Coast, Algeria. Mo Salah's Egypt are priced at 8/1. ~~~ A tournament littered with young stars: Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso, Bournemouth FC), Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast, Brighton and Hove Albion), Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast, RB Salzburg), Papa Matar Sarr (Senegal, Tottenham Hotspur), Bilal El Khannouss (Morocco, KRC Genk), to name a few. ~~~ We are working directly with 30 players born 2000-2008 from the Ivory Coast, and over 100 profiles in West Africa. Particular countries that I focus on are Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal. If you are an executive club decision maker or senior scout, please do not hesitate to get in touch for further discussions. ~~~ If you found this helpful, consider resharing ♻️ and check out my website for more info. #afcon #football #sportsbusiness #transfers #fifa #transfermarket #betting #odds

We are delighted that CEO #Greenpeakinternational, Salman Sarwar Butt is part of the core steering committee; this groundbreaking initiative by IBA is to develop a #PakistanSportKnowledge Cluster. Despite Pakistan's strong potential in #cricket, #hockey, soccer, and squash, many sports disciplines suffer from inadequate #infrastructure. This forum aims to establish a platform for #strategicdialogue and #collaboration, uniting leaders from government, academia, and the private sector. This forum will not only address current challenges but also pave the way for a #sustainable and thriving #sportsenvironment. #sportsecosystem #IBA #sportsinfrastructure #sustainablesports

Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) #AFCON2023 has so far broken records for the competition. 💣 20,000 average attendance per match 💣 600,000 overall attendance After results during the knock-out stages so far, likely that another nation could close the gap to Egypt with the record number of victories. #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #businessofafcon #football If you have not done so already, you can read our full report via the below link: https://lnkd.in/e_uE54K5

As a proud Papua New Guinean, it's time for us to rethink our sports strategy and look beyond rugby. One key aspect to consider is our physical build. While some of our own folks may tower at impressive heights, the average Papua New Guinean is characterized by a shorter, stockier built. However, this very physicality lends itself well to sports requiring agility and quickness, where we can excel. Take soccer, for example. It's in our culture (don’t deny it), with kids all over the country playing makeshift games with whatever materials they have at hand, for example the “wan mak” game, which I proudly played myself as a kid growing up in Madang. This grassroots enthusiasm demonstrates a natural love for the sport, one that we should capitalize on. Moreover, as an independent nation, it's time to carve out our own sporting identity rather than simply following our neighbors. While rugby may be beloved in Australia, we've already proven our strengths in various other sporting disciplines. From swimming to weightlifting, cricket to soccer, Papua New Guinea has athletes who have achieved remarkable success on the international stage. However, these achievements often go unnoticed because, ‘’yumi rugby kantri ya.” It's high time we showcase our own strength in these arenas and chart our own path to sporting glory. By diversifying our focus beyond rugby and embracing sports that align with our natural strengths and passions, we can truly unleash the full potential of Papua New Guinea's sporting talent and create a legacy that is ours, “samting blong yumi yet.” Let's seize this opportunity to shape our own sporting destiny and inspire young generations of Papua New Guineans. On a side note, soccer is a well-established sporting institute with players being paid double the salary of an NRL player. Tingting blong skelim. 

This initiative by BCCI will create a ripple effect, enhancing the overall spectrum of the sporting industry by providing future talents and a stronger foundation. Supporting the Indian Olympic Association may have major positive impacts on a plethora of grassroots sports, such as: 1. Increased Visibility and Inspiration: High-profile support from the BCCI can inspire young athletes and bring more attention to various sports disciplines. 2. Enhanced Funding and Resources: The financial boost might encourage other organizations and sponsors to invest in grassroots sports, leading to better facilities, training programs, and equipment for young athletes. 3. Cross-Sport Collaboration: The BCCI’s involvement in supporting non-cricket sports can foster a culture of collaboration among different sports bodies. This can lead to shared resources and knowledge, benefiting grassroots development across multiple sports. 4. Talent Identification and Development: Increased funding and attention can improve talent identification programs, ensuring that promising athletes at the grassroots level receive the necessary support and opportunities to excel. 5. Community Engagement: Such initiatives can strengthen community engagement with sports, encouraging local participation and support for grassroots events and programs. I think this would be a great motivating factor for young athletes to compete in bigger tournaments. #sportsmanagement #sportsmarketing #sportbusiness #olympics #Paris2024

The state of the whole country summed up in 60seconds 😁

T20 WC: England clinch crucial win over Oman in low-scoring match #dailyaawaz #newswebsite #news #newsupdate #hindinews #breakingnews #headlines #headline #newsblog #hindisamachar #latestnewsinhindi #t20worldcup #pasaypvtltd Hindi news, हिंदी न्यूज़ , Hindi Samachar, हिंदी समाचार, Latest News in Hindi, Breaking News in Hindi, ताजा ख़बरें

The promotion of sports activity and the promotion of community sports spirit is the main goal of the EUTF project funded by AICS. Among the activities of this project is the construction of a mini football stadium in the municipality of Brak Alshati. #We_world_GVC #Migrace

Saudi Arabia has officially launched its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, following Qatar's successful hosting of the 2022 event. With no other contenders in sight, the bid is poised for success, bringing the prestigious tournament back to the Gulf region. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) emphasizes their campaign, "Growing. Together.," showcasing the nation's commitment to fostering international bonds through sports. SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal underscores the nation's progress in both men's and women's soccer, inviting the world to join their journey. As the bidding process progresses, all eyes are on FIFA's decision, set to be confirmed at the end-of-year FIFA Congress. With the 2030 tournament already assigned to Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, Saudi Arabia emerges as a frontrunner for the 2034 event, poised to showcase its passion for soccer on a global stage. #SaudiArabia #sports #fifaworldcup

Another hybrid model only option if Champions Trophy 2025 is to be held in Pakistan. You don’t need to be an expert on geopolitics to know that India won’t travel to Pakistan to play games in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. A hybrid hosting model, of the type used in the Asia Cup 2023, is the only solution. A few days ago, one of our viewers sent me an itinerary and said India would play Pakistan in Lahore on March 1, 2025. My first response was to go back to a tweet I had put out in November 2023. I had said India would not travel to Pakistan unless there was a radical rethink at the Government of India level, and would ask the ICC to host the Champions Trophy on the same hybrid model as the 2023 Asia Cup. I told him the same, and said there was no reason to believe things are any different with terror attacks continuing unabated. First things first – traveling to Pakistan is not a BCCI call. It is a Government of India decision and would require clearance from the External Affairs and Home ministries. For Pakistan to go ahead and finalise an itinerary with India playing in Lahore was way off the mark. And if India cites security concerns based on government directives, there is nothing that the ICC or any other body can do. Security is a matter of national concern and no apex body can negate that. As a result, there is very little that Pakistan can do except to agree to a hybrid model. India will not have to face a legal case if the security concerns come from the Government, something the BCCI knows only too well. Some have suggested that Pakistan should play hard ball and push the ICC to conduct the tournament without India. The truth is there is no world cricket without India. The tournament will have no sheen and broadcast revenue will fall to a quarter. Make no mistake, world cricket needs Pakistan as well. So it is impossible to go ahead with the tournament without Pakistan in the mix. With geopolitics holding centre stage, the option to manoeuvre is little, and it is in the ICC’s interest to try and convince Pakistan to agree to what it had accepted back in September 2023. Now to the question of why Pakistan jumped the gun and finalised a schedule, announcing Lahore as the venue for an India-Pakistan encounter. Was it playing to the gallery? Was it an attempt to win over their fans and show off that they were trying to push India? Frankly, it will have to be a delicate balancing act. While egos will soon take centre stage and administrators will play a game of one-upmanship, the truth is out there for everyone to see. Come what may, India will not travel unless things improve radically. And in such a situation, the only way the Champions Trophy can be salvaged is by staging it in a hybrid form. The argument that Pakistan came to India for the World Cup doesn’t hold either, for India is not Pakistan. The ground realities in the two countries are fundamentally different, so to suggest that India has to reciprocate holds no water.