If you have a question that has not been covered by these questions below, please speak to your coach who will be happy to help, or email DHL Africa Cup HQ at info@dhlafricacup.com
When and Where
When and where will Africa Cup 2022 take place?
Country: Cape Town, South Africa
Accommodation: Southern Sun Waterfront or Southern Sun Cullinan
Sports Venue: Cape Town Spurs Football Club, Cape Town
Country Coach
Who is my Country Coach?
A full list of all country coaches will be shared shortly.
Eligibility
Who is eligible to take part?
All players must work for DHL Express and must have been on the payroll as of 23 September 2021. No attendees from other divisions are allowed to participate, no third party suppliers can take part and your HR Manager must approve everyone on the football, cheerleading and supporter team. Teams will be disqualified if any team member does not comply with this rule.
Sports Facilities & Services
Will drinks be provided?
Yes. We will provide drinking non alcoholic drinks.
Aside from drinks is Lunch included at the Sports Fields?
Yes, each participant will be allocated tokens to use at the Tournament. Any additional drinks and snacks outside of this allocation will be a personal expense.
Early Arrival
Can we arrive earlier than Day 1?
DHL Express will cover your accommodation for the duration of Africa Cup, which is for three nights (unless flight times dictate an additional day).
If you would like to extend your stay, please inform your Country Coach who can arrange this for you at your own expense. Any extensions must be requested BEFORE HQ books your flights, any fees to change flights due to personal reasons will be for your own account.
Food & Beverages
Are meals provided?
Yes, all meal are provided throughout the Africa Cup programme. Please note, any meals taken outside of the group meal will be for your own account.
Transportation
How do we get to the location?
Each coach or HR Manager is responsible for arranging their team’s flights with Africa Cup HQ. If you have any questions regarding travel options, please ask your coach or email info@dhlafricacup.com
Your coach will arrange your visa to South Africa. If you have any questions regarding visas, please ask your coach or email info@dhlafricacup.com
If you would like to extend your stay, please inform your Country Coach who can arrange this for you at your own expense. Any extensions must be requested BEFORE HQ books your flights, any fees to change flights due to personal reasons will be for your own account.
How do we get from the hotel to the sports fields?
We will be providing buses from the hotel to the sports fields each day.
Costs
What expenses are covered by DHL Express?
Accommodation at the hotel (3 nights, unless a mixed team or flight dictate otherwise) is covered for the duration of Africa Cup.
One set of football kit (shorts, shirt, socks) will be provided. These will be washed after Day 1. All other items must be supplied in country.
What expenses are covered by my entity/country office?
Your country will pay for country activation, promotion, including local events, and all travel costs to and from the airport in your country.
Additional food and beverage costs can also be covered by your country. On these occasions, this will be communicated by your coach as to what is allowed.
What will I need to pay for?
You will need money (South African Rand – ZAR) if you would like to make extra purchases outside of the Tournament and After Party venues, these will be a personal expense.
What payment methods can I use?
At the hotel, you can pay using cash (South African Rand – ZAR), Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro cards
Can I invite friends or family to the Africa cup?
Unfortunately, no friends or family may join you at any time during the Africa Cup.
Can I leave the tournament to go shopping or miss the after party?
Unfortunately, no friends or family may join you at any time during the Africa Cup.
Are supporters allowed to play soccer?
No, only registered soccer players may participate in the games, no supporters may participate in the games at any time.