African Green Cup
African Green Cup of Eco Clubs
“African Green Cup of Eco Clubs ” under the Sustainable Environmental Conservation tournament-SECOTO as the first and only 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
African Green Cup is set to be an exciting and memorable time of mega sports events bringing together young people talented in Sports, Cultural performances, entertainment, conservationists, Sports fans, climate activists, policymakers, sports organizations, Environmental organizations, and indigenous people from all over the African continent
Main Goals
The primary goal of the African Green Cup is to leverage the popularity of sports and entertainment as a platform to engage a wide audience and convey the importance of addressing climate change. By combining sports with environmental awareness, the events aim to inspire individuals, communities, and governments to take action towards a more sustainable future and unify the African generation to act on the SDGs with a shared spirit.
African Eco Sports Profile
- Reinforcing conservation of savannah ecosystems, through eco sports events and competitions to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on wildlife and engage local communities through sports initiatives, linking the thrill of the game with environmental advocacy.
- Utilize sports events to draw attention to deforestation issues in the African rainforest. Their campaigns include Eco sports matches and events that highlight the urgent need for rainforest conservation in the face of climate change.
- Leveraging sports activities to promote marine conservation and sustainable living. Organizing community sports events with an environmental protection focus and encouraging participants to adopt eco-friendly practices in their daily lives, and aquatic-themed events help them convey the importance of preserving African ecosystems in the context of climate change.
Key Themes:
- Climate Change
- Sports and community
- Wildlife and people
- SDG campaign
- Loss and damage
- Green Energy
- Sustainable Tourism
Every country will have its owner climate highlights
Who Attend ?
Participants
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.
120
Countries
Other participants
Sports organizations, policymakers, environmental organizations, artists, Climate activists, journalists, social media Influencers, Gulf investment Companies, Middle East business chambers, and Exhibitors from all African countries
1600+
Football players and its staffs
240+
Environmental organization and sports institution
100+
Governments Leaders
50+
International Green Investment Company and
250+
Local and International media
100
African social media influencers & public figures.
50+
Music’s artist
Climate activists & Sports Fans : 500K+
Virtual : 1,5 B+
Pre-Events -2025
Distribute sports materials to the African Eco sports Clubs playing through Sports on Conservation
Announcing the Hosting Country during the IUCN/World Conservation Congress – Abu Dhabi.
Announcing the participating countries and Press conferences in COP30, Brazil.
Community activities with the Hosting Country and Launch SECOTO tournaments at the country level.
Sports materials distribution
July – December,2025
Inter-Green Cup inauguration at the IUCN World
Congress and announcing participant countries
October, 2025
Press conferences in
COP30, Brazil.
November,2025
Launching the SECOTO
National Green Cup -UAE
December 2025
African Green Cup 2026 Format
Event Highlights
- Opening Ceremony
- Football Green Competitions
- African Eco Sports exhibition
- Congress of sports, culture, and entertainment for Climate
- Cultural performances on conservation
- Gala & Networking
- Tour explorations
- Closing Ceremony (Awarding)
African Green Cup Context
The African Green Cup is not a tournament under FIFA or CAF; it is set to contribute to the Sports for Nature and sports for Climate under the Paris Agreement for Climate Change of UNFCCC, and managed with SECOTO Eco Sports Events LLC via SECOTO International Green. However, the competition is structured based on the FIFA & CAF regulations and rules of International tournaments with a series of matches between the participating Eco teams, from the group stages, knock-out, semi-final, to the final, with each match highlighting a specific aspect of climate change and sustainability.
Durations
The official date will be announced in COP30 Brazil
Awards
Monetary prizes ( 10,000,000 USD, ,7,000,000 USD and 5,000,000 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 The official date will be announced in COP30 Brazil through Sports on conservation
Opening Ceremony
1 days
Football Green Competitions
Eco sports clubs, Exhibitions
20 Days
Congress of sports, culture, and entertainment for Climate
2 Days
Cultural on conservation
2 Days
Gala & Networking
1 Day
Tour explorations
1 day
Closing Ceremony
1 day
Hosting Country
Infrastructure:
Adequate 2 stadiums and facilities that comply with international standards for hosting large-scale events. 2 stadiums for community events as well as training facilities
Environmental Commitment
A demonstrated commitment to sustainability practices within the host country, including waste management, energy efficiency and conservation efforts.
Government Support:
Endorsement from national governments or relevant authorities is required to ensure logistical support and security during the event permit, and recommendation of local sponsors if any.
Submission Requirements
Bidders are typically required to submit detailed proposals that outline:
- Venue Details: Information about proposed stadiums, training facilities, accommodation, and transport options for teams and fans.
- Sustainability Plans: Strategies for minimizing the environmental impact of the tournament, such as carbon offset, and wildlife conservation programs or initiatives to promote public transport.
- Safety Measures: Robust security protocols to guarantee the safety of all participants and spectators
- Community Engagement: Plans for involving local communities in both the event and related educational activities. And sports developments
- Sponsorship Engagement: Leverage networks to attract sponsors aligned with the event’s environmental objectives and sports
Participating countries will be announced in the IUCN/ World Conservation Congress Abu Dhabi
The Hosting Country will be announced in COP30, Brazil
| 32 countries ( Eco sports Clubs) | |
| Days: 24 days |
| Group Stages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A : 4 Eco sports Clubs | Group B: 4 Eco sports Club | ||
| Group C : 4 Eco sports Clubs | Group D: 4 Eco sports Club | ||
| Group E : 4 eco sports Clubs | Group F : 4 Eco sports Clubs | ||
| Group G : 4 Eco sports Clubs | Group H : 4 Eco sports Clubs | ||
| 16 Around | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified 1: 4 Eco sports Clubs | Qualified 3 : 4 Eco sports Clubs | ||
| Qualified 2: 4 Eco sports Clubs | Qualified 4 : 4 Eco sports Clubs | ||
| Quarter Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified x: 4 Eco sports Clubs | Qualified Y: 4 Eco sports Clubs | ||
| Final | |
|---|---|
| Final : 2 Eco sports Clubs | |
Why Partners
INGOs, NGOs, CSOs, GOVs, and the Private sector focus on environmental protection, sports, culture, and the Youth empowerment Program
- Support advocacy efforts in curbing/mitigating the impact of global warming as a direct and immediate threat to the economies, the communities, and the way of life of the People in Asia.
- Engaging young people in environmental protection and empowering youth programs through Sports, Culture, and Entertainment.
- Raising a New, talented Generation and upcoming famous in sports who are the Earth custodians and leverage the voice in conservation among sports fans and entertainment lovers, and the community in the UAE and Asia.
- Increasing your activities by becoming a strong partner for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and seeding the sustainability of your firm for a better future
Help us bring together voices from across sectors, including civil society, youth, and the private sector, to ensure Sustainability is considered from all areas of society.
Help us bring together voices from across sectors, including civil society, youth, and the private sector, to ensure Sustainability is considered from all areas of society.
Becoming strong partners of eco sports clubs in Asian countries and featuring with them in their monthly activities of environmental protection