2011 visit

Stuart spent 2 weeks in Africa in January 2011. The visit started with Togo where Verite Sport has a project with the Amis du Monde, women’s football team. Stuart watched the Amis du Monde, wearing their England kit – a gift from the FA – beat Athleta 3-0. He was also able to give the team 17 pairs of boots and 11 balls, sponsored by people in the UK.

There were also three separate meetings with people from the Togo FA as well as the President of the Togo Olympic Association.

24 hours in Nigeria – after a 10 hour bus journey – enabled him to spend a day with Peter, leader of Ambassadors in Sport in Nigeria. He was able to give Peter 15 England shirts - generously given by the FA - and 5 footballs.

The visit finished in Benin where Stuart spoke at three seminars for church leaders in Cotonou, Porto Novo and Pobe. His sessions on “Bible and Sport” and “Church and Sport” were attended by 56 church leaders. Verite Sport also provided churches with 5 footballs.