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Imagine the World Cup Soccer Tournament LIVE in your own backyard. Hundreds of screaming fans, side-by-side, vying for their favorite team as ten top countries compete for the ultimate trophy. Time stands still as a moment is carved out in history... you have the opportunity to be part of this historical event.

The African Community is inviting Minnesota to be part of their annual African soccer tournament and festival. Expect to experience African cuisine, traditional dances, and live music. This tournament celebrates African culture by highlighting its many contributions to the world, both past and present. Minnesota African Cup is a, once in a lifetime, historical event where countries and cultures come together to celebrate life through the common language of soccer.

The Minnesota Africa Cup will start July 31 and be held every weekend until August 15. Fields will be located in Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis. The 2009 Cup will be featuring African teams from Djibouti, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Togo. Visit www.africanvision360.org for more information about the tournament or visit www.minneafrica.com for other African Events being held in the Twin Cities.

About African Vision 360

We have a vision of a community where Africans can connect, contribute and lead the world. African Vision 360 makes a vital impact on our community by not only educating the Minnesotans and the media about Africa's many diverse cultures, but also shows how we can come together as one continent.

As the host of Minnesotan African Cup, African Vision 360’s mission is to facilitate the realization of activities that promote unity, involvement and education in our African community. We hope this tournament will bring a sense of home to your teams/fans and becomes an event you attend every year.

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Contact:
Kemo Camara, President & Chairman, Public Relations
African Vision 360, Phn: (612) 226-7679, email: kemocamara@yahoo.com, www.africanvision360.org