African Coaches Connect

The Rwanda-Nigeria World Cup Qualifier tomorrow marks a groundbreaking milestone, as African coaches Eric Chelle (Mali) and Adel Amrouche (Algeria) lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda’s Amavubi! African Coaches Connect (ACC) commends the Nigerian and Rwanda Football Federations for empowering homegrown talent and promoting African coaches. “We celebrate this groundbreaking moment, where African coaches are […]

“Wow, what an icon, Coach Ganiyu Salami, a true legend and shining star in Nigeria, Ghanaian and African football history! Your remarkable achievements on and off the pitch continue to inspire generations. From your impressive playing career with Ghana and Nigeria to your outstanding coaching accomplishments, you’ve left an indelible mark on the beautiful game.

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is dedicated to promoting a culture of safety and security in stadiums across Africa, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and FIFA’s Safeguarding policies. The CAF National Security and Security Officers Symposium (October 29-31, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt) will equip national safety and security officers with

ACC Advisory Council member, Nathaniel Ogedegbe, presents the second edition of the Nathaniel Ogedegbe Flawless Soccer Tournament, a follow through of The Nathaniel Ogedegbe Flawless Soccer Tournament initiative that started from Virginia, USA. This Nigeria adaptative will be taking place in December at the Shonebare Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This initiative aligns with ACC’s values of

A devastating accident shook the Zambian football community over the weekend, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. A team of footballers from Chavuma Town Council FC were en route to a crucial match in the North Western Province Division One League when disaster struck, resulting in the loss of seven lives

Ahmed Musa’s appointment as Kano State Sports Ambassador is a testament to his exceptional dedication, professionalism, and passion for empowering youth and promoting sports development. As the immediate past captain of the Super Eagles and current Kano Pillars captain, Ahmed Musa has consistently demonstrated excellence and a desire to give back to his community. His

Today, we honor a legend, pioneer, and true African Pride, Veteran Coach Alabi Aisien, as he marks a remarkable 90 years on earth, our true and Blessed Nonagenarian! As one of Nigeria’s most erudite and knowledgeable coaches of the late 70s and early 80s, your impact on the beautiful game is still deeply felt. Your

As African Coaches Connect (ACC), we are thrilled to witness the transformative impact of infrastructure development on African football. The recent CAF Stadium Inspectors Workshop in Rabat, Morocco, marked a significant milestone in our collective journey towards excellence. From our perspective as coaches, we understand the critical role that world-class infrastructure plays in unlocking the

CAF Declares and Celebrates Significant Financial Turnaround! •⁠  ⁠Deficit reduced by a whopping 68% from USD 28.9 million to USD 9.2 million! •⁠  ⁠Highest ever distribution of financial support to Member Associations and Zonal Unions! •⁠  ⁠Prize monies increase by 40% as revenues soar! •⁠  ⁠Additional USD 25.7 million invested in Football Development! “CAF’s financial

Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu.  Coach Joy Nnenna Etim’s remarkable journey came to an end on July 31, 2024, but her indelible mark on Nigerian football will endure.  As the nation’s first female coach, she paved the way for generations of women in sports. Joy’s passion for football was ignited at a young age. She rose through