The Confederation African de Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards the development of football on the two continents.

In a statement from CAF, the MoU is aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two confederations.

The MoU, which was signed on Friday at Serena Kigali Hotel on Friday will cover the sharing of information, experience, initiating high level competitions, conducting joint technical development programmes in various fields such as: coaching, refereeing, youth football, women’s football, integrity, administration, marketing, media and innovative technologies.

CAF president Issa Hayatou, who is  also the acting FIFA president said the signing of the MoU is not new in the long existing relationship between the  two confederations.

"Today we are here to re-launch a cooperation that will be beneficial to the two Confederations after several months of work. The first four years will strengthen, intensify cooperation and strengthen the capacity of various stakeholders in Africa and Asia. This is an opportunity that will further contribute to African football development.”

On his part, AFC president, Shaikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said, "This is indeed a memorable day when our two great confederations come together in the spirit of friendship and co-operation.”

"Africa and Asia are two great continents. Two great football continents who have made a dramatic impact on the global football stage in this century.

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