Tag: sports governance
-
NSA Withdraws Recognition of Ghana Swimming Association Over Governance Breaches
Background: A Concerning Governance Turn The National Sports Authority (NSA) has taken the unprecedented step of withdrawing its recognition of the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) and its Executive Council with immediate effect. The decision, announced in a formal press release, centers on governance and accountability breaches that the NSA says undermine the integrity and oversight…
-
Senegal Lobbies for Fair Play: Complaints Over AFCON 2025 Final Arrangements in Morocco
Background to the Dispute The Senegalese national team has publicly voiced concerns about several aspects of the organizing framework for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Morocco. A strongly worded communiqué issued by the Senegalese Football Federation outlines issues related to security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities, and ticketing. The federation says these…
-
Oshoala Calls for Nigeria to Co-Host AFCON as CAF Keeps Morocco in Focus
Oshoala Pushes for a Broader AFCON Hosting Strategy Asisat Oshoala, one of Africa’s premier football talents, has publicly challenged the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent emphasis on Morocco as the centerpiece for major tournaments and awards. The Super Falcons forward argues that Africa’s hosting duties should be more evenly distributed across nations, enabling broader…
-
NFA Pays Tribute to Late Michael Situde, Veteran Namibian Football Administrator
A Pioneer in Namibian Football The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Michael Stephanus Situde, a long-serving executive council member and a respected administrator in Namibian football. Situde died on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at his home in Mariental after a brief illness. His death marks a significant loss…
-
CSW launches campaign calling on Manchester City owner to end UAE involvement in conflict
Campaign aims to hold UAE involvement in conflict to account The CSW has launched a high-profile campaign urging the Premier League to hold Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to account for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s role in the conflict in Sudan. The initiative, unveiled today outside a prominent…
-
Campaign Urges Premier League to Hold Sheikh Mansour to Account Over UAE Sudan Role
Background: CSW’s Campaign Opens a New Front in a Global Debate The Campaign for Safety and Wellbeing (CSW) has launched a public campaign urging the Premier League to hold Manchester City’s owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to account for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government’s role in the conflict in Sudan.…
-
BCCI Responds to Bangladesh’s Push to Move T20 World Cup Matches
Background to the Controversy The cricket world is watching the evolving dispute over Bangladesh’s request to relocate its T20 World Cup matches away from India. At the center of the debate is Mustafizur Rahman and the broader question of how hosting nations and participating teams negotiate venue logistics, broadcasting commitments, and competitive fairness. While Bangladesh…
-
Indian football mess: Salary cuts trigger anxiety as ISL clubs defend survival moves
Background: A crisis decades in the making Indian men’s football stands at a crossroads. After a disappointing run that included the national team failing to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup, the domestic scene has become the focal point of scrutiny. The stumbling block is not merely on-pitch performance but a financial pickle wrought by…
-
Athletics chiefs condemn Reece Prescod over Enhanced Games decision
Headlines spark controversy as Reece Prescod joins Enhanced Games The decision by elite sprinter Reece Prescod to participate in the Enhanced Games has sparked a rapid and fierce response from athletics authorities. UK Athletics chief executive Jack Buckner described Prescod’s choice as “appalling,” a stark rebuke that underscores the tensions between athletes seeking competitive opportunities…
-
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Manchester United Gamble: The Pressure to Avert Repeating Old Mistakes
Introduction: A High-Stakes Moment for Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival at Manchester United promised a new era of stability, smart investment, and a ruthless focus on delivering titles. Yet as the club enters what insiders are calling a critical testing period, the reality on the ground has many observers questioning whether the blueprint can…