AFRICAN GREEN CUP
Of ECO CLUBS -2026
The only mega sports events on Conservation in Africa
“African Green Cup of Eco Clubs” is a green event under the Sustainable Environmental
Conservation tournament-SECOTO as the first and only a mega sports event on Conservation in Africa with a series of football competitions, workshops, and panel discussions with An opportunity to showcase innovative solutions and best practices for addressing climate change while fostering collaboration and solidarity among African countries through sports for climate.
OVERVIEW
The African Green Cup is set to be an exciting and memorable event featuring mega sports events that bring together talented young people in Sports, cultural performances, entertainment, conservationists, Sports fans, climate activists, policymakers, Sports organizations, Environmental organizations, and indigenous communities from all over the African continent.
Global Context
Context
African Green Cup of Eco Clubs is a tournament under SECOTO, with the aim to contribute to sports for Conservation under the execution of the Paris Agreement for Climate Change of UNFCCC via the framework Sports for Nature, a joint initiative of IUCN.
UNEP and the International Olympic Committee. The football competition is structured according to CAF regulations and the rules of International tournaments, featuring a series of matches between participating Eco teams from the group stages to the final, including the knockout and semifinal rounds. Each match highlights a specific aspect of climate change and sustainability.
Key theme
“Engaging young people in Conservation for Sustainable developments”
- Eco sports and Community
- Climate change
- Wildlife and people
- SDG campaign
- Loss and damage
- Green Energy
- Sustainable Tourism
Hosting Countries
Infrastructures
Adequate 2 stadiums and facilities that comply with international standards for hosting large-scale events. 4 stadiums for community events as well as training facilities
Environnemental Comittment
A demonstrated commitment to sustainability practices within the host country, including waste management, energy efficiency, and conservation efforts.
Governments Engagement
Endorment of governments or relevant authorities is required to ensure logistical support and security during the event permit, and recommendation of local sponsors.
Event Duration
28
Days of Conservation
Award & Trophy
Iconic and remarkable trophy of conservation and Sustainability in the history of football and Environmental protection
Monetary prizes ( 7,000,000 USD, 5,000,000 USD, and 3,000,000 USD) for sports on conservation. All Eco sports Clubs will receive 100,000 USD as a seeding grant for their climate innovations that will be implemented in the community of their countries through sports for conservation
Who attend?
120 Countries
32 countries’ national teams identified by every country (professional football players between 18-35 years old and 5 players from outside the maximum who are ready and committed to promoting green in their country.
Local and Internationals media
400+
Social media influencers and artists
3K+
Sports and Environmental organizations
150+
Government leaders & Green Companies owners
200+
Sports Athlete
2K+
Sports fans, Climate activists and Entertainment lovers
2M+
Virtual Eco Fan Engagement
1.5B+
Expected results of African Green Cup
1764
New Eco Sports Clubs
- Economic Growth
- Environmental awareness
- Talent Development
- Global Climate
- Social Benefit
- Community and Fan Engagement
- Health & Well-being
