Lighting of ‘Flame of Peace’ to herald Orange CAN 2012 final match

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The final match of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations between Cote d’Ivoire and Zambia scheduled for Sunday, February 12 at the Stade de l’amitie will be heralded by the lighting of the ‘Flame of Peace.’

 

CAF President Issa Hayatou will be joined by Ali Bongo Ondimba (President of Gabon), Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (President of Equatorial Guinea) and Dr. Jean Ping (Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union) to light the ‘Flame of Peace’ before the final match.

 

The ‘Flame of Peace’ symbolises the commitment to make peace a reality on the continent.

 

CAF and its partner, African Union (Union) have resolved to strengthened peace in Africa through football.

 

The final match will kick off at 20h30 (local time).