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Brazilian football legend Cafu to feature in exhibition match in Darjeeling
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:03 PM
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Brazilian football icon Cafu took part in an exhibition match held in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Brazilian former captain Cafu, widely regarded as one of the greats of world football, arrived in Darjeeling to play in a specially organised exhibition match. The event was staged in the hill town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, as part of a local effort to promote grassroots football.
The match featured Cafu alongside a selection of regional players, offering spectators a rare chance to see the former World Cup winner in action on Indian soil. Organisers said the game was intended to inspire young talent and generate enthusiasm for the sport in the northeastern region.
Local fans and officials welcomed the former legend, noting that his presence highlighted Darjeeling’s growing profile as a venue for high‑profile sporting events. The exhibition is expected to boost interest in football among school‑age children and encourage further collaborations with international football personalities.
The match featured Cafu alongside a selection of regional players, offering spectators a rare chance to see the former World Cup winner in action on Indian soil. Organisers said the game was intended to inspire young talent and generate enthusiasm for the sport in the northeastern region.
Local fans and officials welcomed the former legend, noting that his presence highlighted Darjeeling’s growing profile as a venue for high‑profile sporting events. The exhibition is expected to boost interest in football among school‑age children and encourage further collaborations with international football personalities.