Italy's team celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Euro 2020 soccer championship final between England and Italy at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. [Reuters]Wembley Stadium erupting into cheers (and jeers) as curtains came down on the Euro 2020, with a crowd of about 67,000 in the stands, was heartwarming. A tournament that was played in 11 cities across 11 countries in Europe was a real benchmarking opportunity for Africa. With the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) scheduled for January next year in Cameroon, the organisers can borrow a leaf from how Euro 2020 was held. Euro 2020 also brought the world together in a way only sport can.

Source: Standard Digital July 12, 2021 14:15 UTC