FIFA Legends set the scene for the Congress

• Team CAF wins the friendly tournament
• Delegates attending the 68th FIFA Congress took part
• Team Russia beat Team FIFA in the match for third place

The CSKA Stadium provided the setting for the FIFA Legends Football Tournament, an event that is becoming something of a tradition in the lead-up to the FIFA Congress.

Following the host side’s victory in Bahrain last year, it was Team CAF, captained by Kalusha Bwalya, who took the honours on this occasion after beating Team OFC on penalties.

Eight teams took part in the competition, representing FIFA, Russia and the six confederations. Figuring among the players was FIFA President Gianni Infantino, members of the FIFA Council, delegates of the member associations taking part in the 68th FIFA Congress, and a sizeable contingent of FIFA Legends.

“You can see how much we’re enjoying it. It’s a great idea by FIFA to organise events like this, to bring the most prominent members of the football world together, whether they’re ex-players or administrators. It’s important to get all these people in the same place,” said former Cameroon international Geremi Njitab, who played at Korea/Japan 2002 and South Africa 2010, as he celebrated his team’s victory.