Rwanda Cancels 2024 Veteran Clubs World Championship
In a disappointing turn of events, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated 2024 Veteran Clubs World Championship (VCWC). Initially scheduled for September 1st to 10th at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, the decision comes following the termination of RDB’s collaboration with EasyGroup EXP, the event organizers.
The VCWC 2024 had promised to bring together over 150 football legends from across the globe, including stars like Brazil’s Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Liberia’s George Weah, Spain’s Gaizka Mendieta, and France’s Robert Pires. What was meant to be more than just a football extravaganza included five economic forums focusing on critical topics like Peace, Education, Health, Business, and Tourism, alongside initiatives promoting Gender Equality and Green Action.
With the cancellation of the tournament, these vital forums and initiatives, designed to tackle global challenges and foster collaboration, will no longer proceed. The cancellation is sure to disappoint fans worldwide who were eager to witness their favorite retired players, such as Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Patrick Mboma (Cameroon), and Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (Japan), return to the field.
Additionally, the cancellation affects the VCWC Corporate Cup, an amateur competition aimed at promoting fitness and unity among participants under 35. Local teams were set to pay $2500, while international teams would have paid $5000, each featuring a legendary player.
