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Mandela’s grandson scores first goal.
Munich, 13 July 2008 – At the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on 12 July, Goal4Africa celebrated the global kick off of its fundraising system and awareness campaign. In the presence of top football players such as Seedorf, Ballack, Gattuso and Van Persie, Sizwe Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, scored the first goal. This was the first of many goals to be scored to help raise funds for education and social development in Africa in the build up towards the FIFA World Cup 2010™. The event was broadcasted in over 65 countries worldwide.
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Goal4Africa celebrates global kick off.
Tribute event for Mandela’s 90th birthday with top football players, such as Gerrard, Adebayor and Seedorf, broadcasted live on 12 July
On Saturday 12 July, Goal4Africa will celebrate its kick off in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday. During a live event in the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, the story of Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life and his dream are told, the necessity for education in Africa is demonstrated, and the Goal4Africa program and objectives are explained. The event is broadcasted in many countries worldwide and should energize viewers to get involved in Nelson Mandela’s dream.
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Ali Campbell, legendary voice of UB40, supports Goal4Africa
Special Goal4Africa Anthem composed for Global Kick Off Event of fundraiser London, 27 June 2008 – Today, Ali Campbell announces that he will record a special anthem with gospel choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo for the Global Kick Off Event of Goal4Africa on 12 July. Campbell is joined by Clarence Seedorf, first and global ambassador of Goal4Africa and Mr. Achmat Dangor of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Campbell and Dangor will both be present at the Global Kick Off Event. Goal4Africa is a fundraiser and global awareness campaign for education and social development for Africa. The Goal4Africa anthem will be a unique duet with Campbell of UB40 and Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The anthem is based on the famous song “Many Rivers to Cross” and will be performed for the first time during the Global Kick Off event in the Allianz Arena on 12 July.
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Top football player Seedorf launches Goal4Africa
Unique concept to raise funds by scoring goals for sustainable development in Africa Milan, 27 May 2008 – Today, AC Milan’s Clarence Seedorf announced the launch of Goal4Africa, a global funding mechanism and awareness campaign for educational and development programs and the promotion of football throughout the African continent. Goal4Africa is endorsed by powerful partners, such as the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Prince Albert’s Peace and Sport Foundation and many world class football players. Seedorf is Goal4Africa´s first and global ambassador.
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