Legendary footballer Cafu to visit Dhaka next month

World Cup-winning legendary Brazilian footballer Cafu will visit Dhaka in December, reports BSS.

He is expected to join as the special guest at the prize distribution ceremony of the tournament "AFB Latin Bangla Super Cup 2025", scheduled to be held at the National Stadium in the capital from December 5 to 11.

Three teams from Argentina, Brazil and Bangladesh will participate in this tournament.

Cafu represented Brazil in four FIFA World Cups between 1994 and 2006. He is the only player in history to have appeared in three World Cup finals, both overall and consecutive, winning the 1994 and 2002 editions of the tournament.

The organiser AF Boxing Promotions disclosed the detailed information at a press conference held at Hotel InterContinental in the capital on Friday.

AF Boxing Promotions International Managing Director Md Asaduzzaman presided over the programme.

The organisers said that the biggest attraction of the tournament will be Cafu, who will inspire young players.

The Argentina team will be accompanied by a former star footballer, who will participate in the tournament as the team's ambassador.

Bangladesh will be represented by a high performance team, which is made up of the country's best young players. On the other hand, Brazil and Argentina will be represented by their club-level teams.

There will be various international-standard events throughout the tournament, including fan zones, live music performances and merchandise corners.