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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

As African Coaches Connect (ACC), we are thrilled to see African footballers excelling on the global stage. Nigerian striker Victor Boniface’s match-winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday was a testament to his skill and dedication. However, our joy was short-lived as news emerged that Victor was involved in a serious car accident just hours

 *By Waka Waka Bod*  This highly anticipated event is set to take place from 20th  to 22nd October, starting with a series of Zonal Union meetings and also with the CAF Executive Committee serving as pre congress deliberations. As African football leaders and stakeholders gather to discuss the future of African football, what sets this

As Addis Ababa, Ethiopia prepares to host the 46th CAF General Assembly, 20th to the 22nd of October, 2024, excitement fills the air. At African Coaches Connect (ACC), we share in the enthusiasm and anticipation of this momentous occasion. As coaches and football professionals we recognize the significance of this gathering, where African football, professionals,

African Coaches Connect (ACC) members worldwide will embark on a football learning expedition to Morocco, honoring CAF, Morocco and our girl child with the The CAF Women’s Champions League Championship (French: Ligue des Champions Féminine de la CAF; Arabic: دوري أبطال إفريقيا للسيدات), sometimes abbreviated as CAF WCL As a pioneering organization in football inclusivity and female football development, ACC is

As the Servant at African Coaches Connect (ACC), I, Eldred Sunju-Abbey, am humbled and honored to be a panelist at the 5th Edition of the Stephen Keshi Annual Memorial Lecture. This year’s theme resonates deeply with ACC’s mission and core values, and I’m excited to share ACC’s and my perspective on empowering local coaches and

Coach Phillimon Makwengwe, our dedicated ACC Head of Coaches Mobilization and Management for the Botswana Chapter, has achieved another milestone fresh from the CAF A Licence Refresher course in Maseru, Lesotho. He proudly participated in the kit launch ceremony of his team, Morupule Wanderers, a Botswana Premier League team sponsored by the coal mining company.