IOC Approves FIFA Proposal for 16 Women’s Teams at Los Angeles 2028
FIFA celebrates a historic step for women’s football at the LA28 Olympic Games with news of the IOC’s approval of the proposal that the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament will be expanded to 16 nations for the first time.
Two-time Women’s World Cup Winning Coach Jill Ellis Appointed as FIFA’s Chief Football Officer
FIFA has announced the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. The only two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach aims to contribute to the growth of football from a global perspective
Fatma Samoura: “It Was the Best Decision of My Life to Join FIFA”
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura will leave her role at the end of the year after seven years in which she played a pivotal part in transforming the organisation, restoring its credibility and breaking down barriers.
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Unilever partners with FIFA’s Women’s World Cup
Unilever’s personal care brands, including Rexona and Dove, partner with FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to promote gender equality in sports. Photo: Unilever #Unilever #FIFA #FIFAWWC
Hloni Mtimkulu Making Big Moves
2019 Momentum gsport Awards Woman in Television winner, Hloni Mtimkulu, is making strides in administration as she takes up the Secretary General role of SAFJA.
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Ghana’s Farida Iddriss Achieves First for Africa
Farida Iddriss wants her appointment to the FINA Reforms Committee to encourage more women to explore opportunities around them.
Zimbabwe’s Sarah Bennett’s Rise to Olympics Recognition
Zimbabwean blogger Tatenda Gondo marvels at hockey official Sarah Bennett’s transformation in the game that has seen her move from national team goalkeeper to an official FIH accredited umpire. Gondo highlights Bennett’s rise to Tokyo Olympics call-up.
Evelyn Watta Mentors Future Sports Journalists
Award-winning Kenyan sports journalist, Evelyn Watta, is using her role as Vice President of AIPS to mentor future journalists through the Youth Reporters Programme. She chats about her inspiring journey and aspirations.
Springboks Made to Wait to Defend Africa Title
The players have continued to put in the hard yards in terms of their training during lockdown, and I commend them for that.” – SA Rugby CEO, Jurie Roux, following news that the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup won’t go ahead due to Covid-19.
Sue Destombes Eyeing Lasting Legacy in Regional Football
Veteran COSAFA Secretary General, Sue Destombes, is determined to leave a long-lasting legacy within the organisation as she continues to break down barriers in her workspace. She spoke to Celine Abrahams about her journey into regional football, and plans to ensure COSAFA becomes more self-sufficient