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World Rugby Selects Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo for Capgemini University’s International Sports Management Program
World Rugby has proudly announced the selection of Nigerian Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo for the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme for 2024 and 2025. This prestigious program aims to elevate the visibility of female leaders within the rugby community and accelerate the development of the women’s and girls’ game, in the lead-up to the Women’s …
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APO Group and the Football Foundation for Africa Partner to Amplify African Football News
APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce a new content partnership with The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) (https://FootballFoundation.Africa). This collaboration will see all APO Group’s sports content – text, images, video, and audio – distributed in English on the FFA’s platform, extending the reach of …
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FIFA Series international friendlies pilot project to commence in March 2024
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 …
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FIFA launches online tool to track race to Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25™
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 …
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FIFA Council takes key decisions ahead of the 74th FIFA Congress
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 …
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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw reminisces 2002 World Cup experience at FIFA Museum
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 …
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FIFA hails International Football Association Board (IFAB) decision on permanent concussion substitutes
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 …
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Eritrean Football Championship Wraps up with Denden Club Victory
The Eritrean football championship, which kicked off on March 10th in Asmara and Keren, reached its grand finale on March 24th at Asmara Stadium. The championship concluded with a riveting final match between Keih-Bahri and Denden Football Clubs, accompanied by an array of cultural and artistic showcases. Denden Club, representing the Ministry of Defense, emerged …
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YallaVamos! Morocco, Portugal and Spain Reveal Plans and Visual Identity for FIFA World Cup 2030TM Bid
The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At a media event held at the Headquarters of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, senior representatives of the Bid Committee provided insight on what hosting the FIFA World Cup …
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Spain soaring, Solomon Islands climbing
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 …
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