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Lagoona Mall Football Fans to Watch the 2019 Copa América and Africa Cup of Nations
Doha, Qatar- June 16, 2019: Lagoona Mall, Doha’s premium shopping and lifestyle destination, in association with the Qatar National Tourism Council are inviting all football fanatics, together with their family and friends, to support and cheer their beloved teams during the 2019 Copa América and Africa Cup of Nations on a giant screen set up in the North Court Lobby of the mall. The Qatar National Tourism Council, as part of its “Summer in Qatar” campaign, is supporting Lagoona Mall’s commitment to bringing the spirit of the game to football fans in Qatar. With a focus on building in-country offerings, QNTC supports sports and other activities, building a variety of programs in urban and family entertainment with products appealing to all ages.
This year’s Copa América will be running from June 15 till July 07 and the Africa Cup of Nations will start on June 21 with the final match on July 19.
For the first time in its history, the Qatar national team will face South America’s best football teams with daunting matches against Paraguay, Colombia and the star-studded Argentina. Fans who are still buzzing from Qatar’s inspirational victory during the AFC Asian Cup 2019, will have the chance once again to cheer for the country’s national team in a momentous event marking one step closer in the World Cup journey.
Mall-goers are also set to live the excitement of the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations which will be contested by a record 24 teams vying to be crowned as champions of the continent. All eyes will surely be on Mohamad Salah and his Liverpool club mate, Sadio Mane, who are leading Egypt and Senegal’s teams respectively. With such big names falling within this year’s selections, the competition will surely leave everyone off their feet.