Ahead of the start of the new SPL season, both Celtic FC and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are calling on fans to back Oxfam's "Don't Drop the Ball on Aid" campaign, and participate in the world's first global 'keep-uppy'.

"Don't Drop the Ball" wants world leaders to keep their promises on overseas aid, which helps to pay for kids to go to school and for medicines and bed nets that save the lives of millions of people who would otherwise die from HIV or malaria.

As part of the campaign, Oxfam are using first match of the season in Inverness on Saturday, to encourage fans to share their footie skills and film themselves doing keepy-uppies. The videos can be uploaded to www.dontdropaid.org where they will form part of an amazing chain to be presented to world leaders at the UN Millennium Goals Conference in New York in September.

Head of Oxfam Scotland, Judith Robertson said:

"Football connects people all around the globe. With 'Don't Drop the Ball', Oxfam wants to turn that passion into something genuinely world-changing, linking Scottish fans with others worldwide who care enough to 'kick off' about poverty.

"As Inverness v Celtic is the first game of the Scottish football season, we think it's a great opportunity to get support for our campaign to improve heath and education for poor people worldwide.

"Anyone can show their support. I'd encourage all Scottish football fans who fancy showing off their skills to long onto www.dontdropaid.org and be part of the world's first global keepy-uppy."

Giving his backing to the campaign, Celtic Manager, Neil Lennon, said:

"Celtic have been working with Oxfam throughout the year to raise awareness of the importance of access to education as part of our World Cup partnership.

"We're glad to support this campaign and look forward to seeing our supporters and players featured in the worldwide chain of footballers of every ability."

Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager, Terry Butcher, said:

"We're proud to be able to support this Oxfam campaign. People in the Highlands are passionate about their football and this is an easy way to have your say on world poverty.

"As we play the first match of the season when we play Celtic, fans of both teams will be encouraged to record their keepy-uppies and we hope as many as possible take the chance to show off their skills."