The award aims to showcase journalistic activities highlighting the social and economic impacts of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), the continent's biggest football competition.
The award also aims to promote sport, especially football, as an inclusion and social cohesion factor in Africa.
The prize includes four categories:
- Print
- Television
- Radio, and
- Web.
Applicants must submit works published or broadcast in a recognised and publicly accessible medium between Sunday, 1 January 2023 and Saturday, 20 January 2024. Contributions must be original, relevant and creative, and must respect professional ethics.
A jury comprising media and sports personalities in Africa will select one winner per category, and special mentions if necessary.
The winners will be announced at an official ceremony to be held on Thursday, 25 January in Abidjan. They will receive trophies, certificates and cash prizes worth €1 500 per category, provided by AGL.
"Our support for the CAF and this partnership with the
AIPS Africa Award reflect our commitment to promote and celebrate Africa's rich sporting heritage. This mission is essential to inspire and unite young people across the continent," says Asta-Rosa Cissé, AGL regional manager for the Côte d'ivoire in the Burkina Faso region.
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