football

African Cup of Nations: As the final whistle blows, the match against hunger is still to be won in the Sahel

13 February 2012

Estimates of people in need of assistance in the Sahel increases to over 11 million people, as agency warns humanitarian efforts need to be stepped up in the coming weeks.
African Nations Cup stars join Oxfam to win the match against hunger

20 January 2012

On the eve of the 2012 African Cup of Nations, more than 25 footballers have spoken out in solidarity with millions of people facing hunger across their region.
Oxfam asks football fans to join the world’s longest game of 'keepy uppy' – and tell leaders not to drop the ball

31 May 2010

With all eyes on Africa for the world’s biggest football tournament this month, international development agency Oxfam this week launches Don’t Drop the Ball on Aid, a global game of 'keepy uppy' that will link fans worldwide in an amazing video chain.