Zero Malaria F.C. launched on World Malaria Day in April this year, after Figo and Fadiga teamed up with the RBM Partnership to End Malaria to urge the international community to deliver on a malaria free world. To help achieve this goal, they are bringing together a team of football legends from around the world this week to use their platforms and spread the message.
To announce the new team members Khalilou Fadiga and Kader Keita are taking part in a two-day event in Cote d’Ivoire exploring sport in Africa. The event, held by Le Monde Afrique, is addressing the lack of major sporting events hosted on the continent and how sport can help develop economic opportunities for African countries by facilitating large-scale projects.
A hand-painted wall mural, created by local artists in Abidjan, and featuring Figo, Fadiga, Okocha and Keita in their club kits, revealed the latest team line-up. Fadiga and Keita will also be taking part in a local football match as part of the event alongside RBM Partnership to End Malaria’s CEO, Dr Michael Charles.
