Nairobi, Kenya – 29th August 2024 – The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) is delighted to announce Sports20 as the Green Legacy Partner for the Africa Football Business Summit 2024. SPORTS20 has developed a pioneering framework anchored on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an international cooperation platform, SPORTS20 has a network that unites athletes, …
Nairobi, Kenya – 21 August 2024 – The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) is proud to announce South African Airways (SAA) as the (official) airline partner for the Africa Football Business Summit 2024, taking place in Nairobi on 24-25 October 2024. The summit will bring together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and football enthusiasts from across …
Nairobi, Kenya – 19th August 2024 – The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) is thrilled to announce Weston Hotel as the official hospitality partner for the Africa Football Business Summit 2024. Weston Hotel, renowned for its exceptional service and hospitality, has hosted the first two editions of the Summit in 2022 and 2023, earning glowing …
Madrid, SPAIN – ISDE Law Business School, a prestigious educational institution regarded as a global leader for its expertise in sports law and business, has proudly announced the availability of scholarships worth $100,000.00, including one full scholarship, for participants of the upcoming Africa Football Business Summit. This generous scholarship initiative aims to empower individuals passionate …
New tool to track qualifying race for places at maiden Mundial de Clubes FIFA™ (www.FIFA.com); Seven sections cover global qualifiers and teams’ progress in each continent; Inaugural tournament to be held between 15 June and 13 July 2025 in the United States FIFA has launched an intuitive online club ranking tool to keep fans up …
FIFA (www.FIFA.com) to facilitate inter-confederation friendlies during March match window of even years; Algeria, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka will host and organise pilot project matches; Initiative aims to provide member associations with key playing opportunities. In line with the Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 (https://apo-opa.co/3SW1oEe) and following on from the decision taken by …
Former Senegal forward Pape Thiaw says playing at the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by Korea and Japan was one of the most exceptional experiences in his career. Thiaw alongside other Senegalese greats such as El Hadj Diouf and Aliou Cisse were part of a starstudded Senegalese side that reached the quarterfinals at the 2002 global …
Decision is a “very important” step, says Mattias Grafström, FIFA Secretary General ad interim and Chair of The IFAB’s Board of Directors; FIFA (www.FIFA.com) to launch global campaign to raise awareness of concussion symptoms; Decision is among several law changes confirmed at the 138th Annual General Meeting. The decision to make permanent concussion substitutes part of …
FIFA’s (www.FIFA.com) member associations to be asked to take a united stand against racism in football; Record investment in football development of USD 2.25 billion expected during 2023-2026 cycle; Five-year hosts of annual U-17 competitions appointed. The FIFA Council has unanimously approved the Annual Report 2023, which confirms the organisation’s exceptionally healthy and sustainable situation, with record …
Spain consolidate top spot in FIFA (www.FIFA.com) /Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking; Record 193 national teams now ranked Solomon; Islands the highest climbers. Qualification for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Paris 2024 has been the focal point for national teams in the OFC, UEFA and AFC in the first three months of the year. Elsewhere, the 2024 …
