I am humbled by the outpouring of support from the various Heads of Government, Corporations, Regional Tourism Departments, Players, Coaches, Music Artists, and volunteers for the TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS (TOL) Soccer Tournament Initiative of Africa Football Trust Pvt. Ltd, South Africa (AFTL), scheduled to be hosted in South Africa 2024. Due to overwhelming interest and demand, however, we have extended this hosting opportunity to other nations to host TOL for 2025 through 2027.
TOL’s business model will include Legends and most recently retired professional football/soccer players and infuse live music entertainment performances by A list and other top-tier artists. In addition, TOL has expanded beyond football to include within its 11 weeks tournament schedule, an International Festival of Foods/Cuisines XPO as well as a Sports Business Trade XPO with invitations extended to all the leading sports manufacturing import and export countries in the world. This opportunity will make a significant contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of all host cities and participating countries. As Chairman, my leadership role will be to secure and engage all nations’ participation in this spectacular global event.
TOL’s success will create the necessary funding to assist in eradicating poverty in the underprivileged communities in the world through our own Kick Poverty Out (KPO) Charitable Campaign, with particular emphasis on countries with extreme dire needs. Together with our host partners, KPO commits to mentoring the youth, building new schools, serving daily meals, school bus transportation, and after school programs support. In addition, KPO will provide sports and recreation supplies, school uniforms, books, footwear, hygiene and medical education and supplies, climate change and humanitarian aid.
The AFTL Board of Directors thanks you and looks forward to your full support.
Sincerely,
Chris Anderson, BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA, CFA