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Ethiopia stands ready to receive delegates from across Africa and beyond as it prepares to host the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
The event, which begins at 10:00 a.m. local time (07:00 GMT), will be held in the sumptuous Abey Lounge at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, a modern establishment renowned for hosting large-scale events.
This assembly represents the second opportunity for Ethiopia to host the CAF Congress, having done so in 2017.
The meeting will bring together officials from CAF Member Associations, zonal unions as well as influential figures in world football, demonstrating Ethiopia’s commitment to position itself at the heart of discussions relating to African football.
The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel is fully equipped to handle the influx of delegates, offering spacious meeting rooms, press centers and top-notch hospitality services.
Additionally, the SkyTrain Hall, located within the hotel, will serve as the Media Accreditation Center, which will be operational from October 18 to facilitate media activities.
A series of zonal union meetings will take place between October 20 and 21, including sessions for COSAFA, UFOA A, UFOA B, CECAFA, UNAF, UNIFFAC as well as a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee, ensuring involvement of all in the pre-congress deliberations.
The congress day’s agenda will feature key discussions on the future of African football, followed by a press conference with CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe. Furthermore, a friendly match at the Addis Ababa Stadium on October 21, featuring leaders, CAF Ambassadors, CAF and FIFA legends, will add a festive touch to the event.
Ethiopia, known for its rich cultural heritage and love of sport, has always played a leading role in the development of football on the continent.
The nation has a proud history of hosting major sporting events, and visitors to the capital, Addis Ababa, can expect warm hospitality, historic monuments and a city that truly embodies African unity .
