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Ethiopia will submit bid for AFCON 2029 – Atske Selassie

The President of Ethiopia H.E Taye Atske Selassie has made it clear that the country will bid to host the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029.
Selassie was speaking during the CAF 46th Ordinary General Assembly at Sky Light Hotel in Addis Ababa on Tuesday.
He made it clear that Ethiopia is proud to be part of the establishment of CAF back in 1957. “We are heavily investing in sports development and infrastructure, and when given chance we would want to host AFCON 2029,” added The President.
“I take this opportunity to request CAF to endorse Ethiopia to host AFCON 2029,” ended the Ethiopian President Selassie.
Earlier in his remarks, the Ethiopia Football Federation (EFF) President who is also a member of the CAF Executive Committee, Isayas Jira Bosho expressed Ethiopia’s desire to host continental tournaments starting with AFCON 2029.
During the Press Conference after the Assembly, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe made it clear that he will be proud to see Ethiopia submit their bid to host AFCON 2029. “I encourage the government of Ethiopia and the Ethiopia Football Federation to submit their proposal. Every proposal will be looked at with fairness,” added Dr. Motsepe.
He further continued to point out that Ethiopia is blessed to be led by people who love Football like the Prime Minister. “I wish Ethiopia the very best in their bid to host AFCON 20229,” added the CAF President.
Although Ethiopia last hosted the AFCON in 1976, the CECAFA Zone will have the opportunity to host the AFCON 2027 in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The three countries are also slated to host the TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025.
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CECAFA happy to host successful Media Officers’ Workshop in Kenya – Maduot

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have organised a successful Media Officers’ Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.
Over twenty participants from 11 Member Associations in the CECAFA Zone participated in the 3-Day Workshop that concluded on Wednesday at the Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel.
Gen. Augustino Parek Maduot, the CECAFA Vice President urged all participants to take the knowledge gained and put it into action. “Let it influence your daily work. Let it raise the standards in your federations. Let it serve as an example for others. And let it be a stepping stone to even greater achievements in your careers,” added the guest of honour Maduot.
The guest of honour, also the President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) thanked CAF for all the support. “We extend our deepest gratitude for the support and partnership that made this workshop possible. To Football Kenya Federation, we say a heartfelt thank you for hosting the Workshop,” added Maduot.
The Workshop instructed by CAF Media Manager Charlotte Pelagie Eyoum, and CAF Consultant from Tunisia, Mondher Chaouachi was filled with a lot of engagement, discussions, interactions and practical sessions at the Nyayo Stadium.
Auka Gecheo, the CECAFA Executive Director thanked the instructors and the participants for the three days of intense learning and exchanging ideas. “We shall give the different media officers opportunity at some of our CECAFA tournaments,” said Gecheo.
The participants thanked CECAFA and CAF for putting together the Workshop which helped them learn new aspects. “We thank CECAFA and CAF for this opportunity,” said Phidaus Nakaweesi, from Uganda. Innocent Okama, from Tanzania was also full of praise for CECAFA and CAF pointing out that he has gained a lot from the Workshop.
Participants
Mutuyima Olivier Maurice, Sonia Isaro (Rwanda), Mohamed Hassan Said (Zanzibar), Stephen Mayamba, Phidaus Nakaweesi, Abdu Wasike (Uganda), Innocent Okama (Tanzania), Adanan Mohamed Sharif, Mohammed Abdi Muudey (Somalia), Abdella Mohamedali Abdela, Danayit Tesfaezgi Kifleyesus (Eritrea), Kadra Ahmed Toube, Farhan Elmi Farah (Djibouti), Samuel Pawan, Sarah Jacob (South Sudan), Willis Otieno, Gladys Onyango, Shon Osimbo, Jeff Kinyanjui (Kenya), Patrick Harakandi, Mohoro Nadege (Burundi), Atif Ahmed Mohamed (Sudan)
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Interview: Djibouti’s Waberi excited to join FIFA Council

The President of the Fédération Djiboutienne de Football (FDF), Souleiman Hassan Waberi has said he very excited to become member of the FIFA Council 2025-2029.
Waberi, a former referee was among the six members elected to represent Africa during the elective CAF General Assembly held at the Marriot Mena House Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
“First of all I want to thank my brother from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations and all delegates who voted for me to ensure I get to represent Africa on the FIFA Council,” said Waberi.
Waberi made it clear that it is a previlege to be voted to go serve the African continent on the FIFA Council and help play a role in shaping more growth in the continent.
“I am happy to become the first member from the CECAFA Zone to be elected to the FIFA Council and I promise to work hard together with the other elected members to keep pushing for Football development,” said the experienced Football administrator.
“This is more than a personal victory, it is a symbol for an entire nation, for Africa, for the CECAFA zone and for all those who believe in stronger, more united football.
I measure the magnitude of this responsibility and the honor I have been given. To those who believed in me, to the family, to the presidents of the federations, to FIFA and CAF, to the President of the Republic of Djibouti, to the First Lady, Ms. Aïcha Garad, to the football lovers and to all the Djiboutian people who supported me throughout this battle: Thank you,” added Waberi.
He made it clear that Africa is full of talent, ideas, energy, which must now turn this wealth into concrete opportunity. “My commitment is clear: to give our continent the place it deserves in the global football, to promote a more inclusive and ambitious sport,” he added.
The out-going CAF Third Vice President Waberi has been President of the Fédération Djiboutienne de Football (FDF) from 2012 until today. He made his ambition clear last year that he wanted to become a Member of the FIFA Council.
In 2017, he was elected as a member of the executive committee of CAF. He has also served as a member of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA).
The other members elected today on the FIFA Council besides Waberi include; Hany Abo Rida (Egypt), Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco), Ahmed Ould Yahya (Mauritania), Djibrilla Hima Hamidou (Niger) and female representative Kanizat Ibrahim (Comoros).
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Hussein Mohammed elected Football Kenya Federation President

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Assembly has ushered in a new President Hussein Mohammed.
Mohammed who is also the CEO of Extreme Sports was elected on Saturday during the Elective Special General Meeting (SGM) held at the Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi.
Mohammed collected 42 votes in the first round of voting, 11 more than second-placed, immediate former FKF vice president Doris Petra.
In third place was former FKF CEO Barry Otieno who received 10 votes, followed by Kakamega Homeboyz owner Cleophas Shimanyula (four votes), Gor Mahia legend Sammy Kempes Owino (two votes), Chris Amimo (one) and Tom Alila (one).
Following failure to garner the required 50 per cent threshold for an outright win, the polls were set for a three-way battle in the second round, involving Mohammed, Petra and Otieno.
However, Petra left delegates at the Kasarani Gymnasium in shock when she conceded to Mohammed before Otieno followed suit, half an hour later.
“Thank you to all the delegates who believed in the fresh start and voted for change. This is not just our win – it’s a win for every player, fan, club, and supporter who dreams of a better future for our game,” said the new FKF President.
Mohammed will be deputised by former Harambee Stars and Inter Milan midfielder Macdonald Mariga who was his running mate.
FKF Elections results
President: Hussein Mohamed
Vice President: McDonald Mariga
NEC Member (Western): Caleb Amwayi
NEC Member (Coast): Gabriel Mghendi
NEC Member (Nyanza): Collins Opiyo Kalee
NEC Member (Eastern): Charles Njoka
NEC Member (Upper Rift Valley): Bernard Lagat
NEC Member (Nairobi): Dan Shikanda
NEC Member (North Eastern): Ahmedqadar Mohammed Dabar
NEC Member (Lower Rift Valley): Peter Kamau
NEC Member (Central): Robert Macharia
Women Representative (NEC): Violet Kerubo Momanyi
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Mixed results for CECAFA Women teams in build-ups

Three women’s teams from the CECAFA Zone were engaged in different international matches last weekend.
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets who are taking part in the 2024 Pink Ladies Cup in Turkey suffered their second defeat on Saturday.
After losing 1-0 to Chinese Taipei in their first match, Kenya suffered a 4-0 defeat to Russia. Kenya will play their last match against Phillipines on October 30th.
On Sunday Twiga Stars of Tanzania settled for a 1-1 draw against Senegal in a match played at the Bchir Mohammed Stadium in Morocco.
China based forward Opah Clement Tukumbuke netted in the first half, but the Senegal team earned a late penalty converted by Nguenar.
The Tanzanian team under the watchful eyes of coach Hilda Masanche lost their first match 4-1 to hosts Morocco few days ago.
In another international friendly match played Uganda Crested Cranes beat hosts DR Congo in another International friendly match played at the Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa on Sunday.
Indian based forward Fazila Ikwaput and Sylvia Kabene who was making her debut for the national team netted two second half goals, while the hosts also scored one. The two teams will again face-off on October 30th in a second match.
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