On the sidelines of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football, CAF in Cairo, the body and the Association of African Clubs (ACA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Patrice Motsepe, President of CAF and Hersi Said, the President of ACA signed the historic MoU.
Several strategic objectives were put in place. “These objectives include the protection and development of a strong and competitive professional sector, as well as long-term investment in the training of young talents.
The two institutions are also committed to ensuring that players have an appropriate educational path throughout their sporting career, to promoting ethics and integrity of the game, and to fighting against racism, doping, violence, match manipulation and corruption in football,” CAF explained in its press release.
CAF and ACA will work hand in hand to ensure that club and national team football generates substantial benefits for players, clubs, leagues and member associations.
The bodies have also strengthened their collaboration in governance and the resolution of sports disputes through appropriate mediation structures.
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