For decades, African football academies have been the invisible backbone of the global game. They identify raw talent in dusty pitches, nurture it with scarce resources, and then watch as those players move on to professional contracts in Europe, Asia, or the Middle East. Yet, when it comes to financial recognition, many of these academies […]

African Coaches Connect (ACC) is thrilled to celebrate Judith Chime’s birthday and remarkable generosity and dedication to women’s football. Judith’s recent gesture to the Nigerian players and coaches is a testament to her love and support for women in the sport, building on her numerous previous benevolent endeavors. ACC extends blessed birthday wishes and special

African Coaches Connect (ACC) and Grannies International Soccer Tournament Team Up for Wellness and Healthy CommunitiesIn a heartwarming fun-family care partnership, African Coaches Connect (ACC) and the Grannies International Soccer Tournament are joining forces to promote healthy lifestyles, community engagement, and wellness through football. The Grannies International Soccer Tournament is a joyful celebration of active

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrii Shybanov to the ACC faculty! A passionate football coach, educator, and former Ukrainian National Youth player with a rich background in football and international representation, also an Udemy faculty guide and facilitator. Andrii brings a unique blend of technical expertise, discipline, and strategic thinking to our community. A New Era

The African Coaches Connect (ACC) family is overjoyed to announce one of our own, Coach Daniel Ogunmodede, has led Remo Stars to a historic victory, clinching the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title. This monumental achievement marks the culmination of over two decades of dedication, perseverance, and passion. Coach Daniel’s exceptional leadership and tactical prowess

The African Coaches Connect (ACC) family is trilled to announce and extends warm congratulations to Coach Obinna Uzoho, Technical Adviser of Kun Khalifat FC, ACC’s General Coordinator in Imo State and one of ACC’S and African Pride on being named NNL/ProStar/Sportslight Hub Coach of the Month for February 2025. Under Coach Uzoho’s leadership, Kun Khalifat

African Coaches Connect Mourns the Loss of Two Legendary African Coaches and Greats.We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nigerian / African football icons Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, who left an indelible mark on the sport. Christian Chukwu, captain of the 1980 Nigerian Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, was a legendary figure in

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