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WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY AFRICA WEEK FESTIVAL
The Capital City Africa Week Festival celebrates the diversity and richness of Africa through a series of cultural, economic and sporting events presented in the U.S. nation’s capital. The Festival focuses on fostering economic engagement, cooperation and investment in critical sectors such as health, infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and digital.
The week will be anchored by the “Capital City Africa Cup”, played this year between the Ghanaian Men’s Premier League Team winner, Asante Kotoko, and the DC United Men’s Major League Soccer (MLS) Team at Audi Field in the city of Washington. The game will bring sports to the forefront as an important connective tissue that binds us and provides a critical platform for celebration, shared values and amplification of diaspora ties.
Ghana is serving as the visiting country in 2024, but future years will highlight different African nations.
MEET THE TEAMS
D.C. United has a rich history in MLS and has been one of the most successful teams in the league’s early years, winning multiple MLS Cup championships and other titles.
Throughout its history, D.C. United has been one of the most successful teams in MLS. The team has won multiple MLS Cup championships, claiming the title in 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2004. D.C. United has also secured the Supporters’ Shield, an annual award presented to the MLS team with the best regular-season record, multiple times.
Asante Kotoko SC, often referred to simply as Asante Kotoko, is a professional football club based in Kumasi, Ghana. They are one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Ghanaian football history, with a rich tradition and a large fan base. The club has won numerous domestic league titles and has also competed in various continental competitions representing Ghana.
2023 EVENT RECAP
Relive the excitement and triumphs of the 2023 Capital City Africa Cup in this thrilling recap video showcasing the best moments of culture, competition, and camaraderie.
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