A total of 16 athletes from nine African countries will take part in the 2023 Freestyle Connect Africa Football Tournament sponsored by Feet ‘N’ Tricks.

The event, which holds on November 14, in Cairo, Egypt, is being organised in partnership with the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA), and would be showcased at the Intra Africa Trade fair (IATF2023).

The chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks, Valentine Ozigbo, disclosed that AFREXIMBANK has agreed to sponsor the tournament.

“We are proud that AFREXIMBANK’s sponsorship and our partnership with the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) elevate the standards of freestyle football in Africa.”

While noting that Feet ‘N’ Tricks is excited to showcase African talent on such a prestigious platform as WFFA, Ozigbo declared: “We are thrilled to announce, in addition, that the sensational Iya Traoré, a Guinness World Record-holding freestyler, will bring his awe-inspiring football artistry to Freestyle Connect Africa 2023, all the way from the vibrant streets of Paris.

Ozigbo added that DLK Clothing Signatures, an internationally acclaimed garment and footwear manufacturing company based in Abuja, Nigeria, serves as a co-sponsor for the Freestyle Connect Africa 2023 tournament.

On his part, the Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at WFFA, Daniel Wood, remarked that Freestyle football is not just a sport, adding, “it’s an art, a culture, and a language that unites us all.

“The Freestyle Connect Africa 2023 in Cairo promises to be a spectacular display of talent, and we’re excited to see our athletes shine on such a grand platform.

“Running from November 9 to 15, this year’s IATF theme resonates with unity and creativity, titled: ‘One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World’. The theme emphasises the importance of African unity and the power of its rich cultural heritage in forging a brighter future.”
Newcastle Versus Arsenal, Spurs Against Chelsea, Others, To Thrill Fans
FOOTBALL action continues this weekend across Europe with Matchday 12 clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal as well as other matches set to thrill fans.

The match will be broadcast live on GOtv Supa+ and GOtv Supa.

Fresh from knocking Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup, the Magpies will be on home duty against the Gunners who lost their Carabao Cup tie against West Ham United in the midweek. It will be on SuperSport Premier League (ch 66) at 6:30pm on today.

Arsenal overcame the challenges posed by Newcastle the last time they met at St James’ Park, winning by a 0-2 scoreline. Eddie Howe, who will be without Alexander Isak and Sven Botman, will be keen to see his team stop the Gunners from recording consecutive away victories.

Also today, Erik Ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager will be on the line again when the Red Devils take on Fulham at Craven Cottage. United head into this match on the back of consecutive 0-3 losses at Old Trafford against Manchester City and Newcastle United.

A dramatic late winner from Alejandro Garnacho’s solo run, gave the Red Devils victory over the Cottagers when they met at Craven Cottage just before the World Cup break last season. With just seven wins out of fifteen matches this season, Manchester United do not head into this game as favourites.

On Monday, Tottenham Hotspur will renew their rivalry with Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Maurico Pochettino will be returning to his old stomping ground for the first time as an opposition manager and will be keen to hurt the league leader’s bid to maintain their fine run at the top of the table, under Ange Postecoglou’s guidance.

In Italy, Super Eagles duo, Samuel Chukwueze and Maduka Okoye could be in line to face each other when AC Milan host Udinese at San Siro on Saturday at 8:45pm, while Napoli will take on Salernitana at 3pm. It will be on SuperSelect 1 (ch 63).