YALI Sport Africa

If we are serious about development, then must work for everyone.

Yet across many communities, still face barriers to participation.

We must see sport as a tool to:

• Build confidence

• Create safe spaces

• Unlock leadership potential

Gender inclusion in sport is not optional.

It is a strategic necessity.

The future of sport is not only social, but it is also environmental.
From climate education to community resilience, has a role to play.

At YALI Sport Africa, we are exploring how sport can:
• Promote environmental awareness
• Support climate action
• Build sustainable communities

Sport must become part of the climate conversation

Sport is not entertainment, it’s infrastructure.

Sport is often seen as entertainment.

But in reality, it is one of the most underutilized systems for development.

At YALI Sports Africa, we see sport as a platform that can:

• Build peace in divided communities

• Equip youth with employability skills

• Advance gender equality

• Drive climate awareness and action

The question is no longer “Can sport create impact?”

It’s: “Why are we not scaling it fast enough?”

💬 What’s your perspective—what is holding sport for development back?

📸 NDAYIZEYE Emery

Sport is facing a global revolution, combining economic, societal and digital transformations. It requires a new state of mind, transcending profits, and meeting the expectations of the new generation. Sport has become an economic sector, but also a societal one that cannot be ignored at the global level. New markets with enormous potential are developing, notably in the Gulf States, China and India. Major sporting events are multiplying. Digital technology is transforming practices and enriching our knowledge of consumers and sport practitioners. All of these developments are leading sports players - equipment manufacturers, sports brands, clubs and federations, and sports event organizers - to seek out specialists in the sector.

Faced with this new context, we are convinced that more innovative and sustainable sport could play a decisive role in responding to the challenges facing society today. It is time to act, to redirect sport to its original purpose and to redefine its role in society in order to make it a force for progress and innovation.

Arnaud SIGHANO General Coordinator of YALI SPORT AFRICA

On , we at YALI Sport Africa reaffirm our belief that sport is a catalyst for human rights, equality & justice. ⚽🌍

Through our programs, we empower youth & promote gender inclusion—because when girls play, peace wins. 💙

A huge shout-out to the nine African giants: CapeVerde, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia, who have booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Your consistency raises the bar for all!

⚽ What a journey! The Nkong Football Tournament for Peace 2025 brought together 10 Male teams, 5 Female teams, 22 villages, and over 2,000 community members in one powerful celebration of unity.

💡 Every goal was hope. Every cheer was peace. Every handshake was a stand against violence.
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⚽ What a journey! The Nkong Football Tournament for Peace 2025 brought together 10 Male teams, 5 Female teams, 22 villages, and over 2,000 community members in one powerful celebration of unity.

💡 Every goal was hope. Every cheer was peace. Every handshake was a stand against violence.
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🙌 We celebrate the champions and every single player who made this journey unforgettable.

Peace was the real winner of the Nkong Football Tournament 2025!

Photo credit: NDAYIZEYE Emery
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🌍⚽ Big News!
YALI Sport Africa has officially renewed its partnership with Global Sustainable Sport (GSS), a powerful platform promoting sustainability through sport.

Through this collaboration, we aim to:
✅ Elevate youth voices in sport
✅ Promote peace and inclusion through storytelling
✅ Share our journey with a global audience
✅ Empower communities using sport as a tool for change

We’re excited for what lies ahead and grateful for the continued support from GSS!
🔗 Read our official announcement: https://www.yalisportafrica.org/news/yali-sport-africa-renews-strategic-media-partnership-with-global-sustainable-sport/