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CAF Appoints Diplomat Akpenpuun Assistant General Coordinator for WAFU-B U17 QAFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Robert Akpenpuun as Assistant General Coordinator for the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Burkina Faso.
Akpenpuun’s appointment was contained in a letter dated September 30, 2026, and signed by the Executive Director of WAFU Zone B, Philip Tchere.
Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun, an Assistant Comptroller Generql is seasoned figure in Nigerian football administration and international diplomat currently in Cote D,Ivore.
According to the letter, Akpenpuun has been designated to serve as Assistant General Coordinator for the tournament scheduled to take place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The competition is billed to hold from October 10 to 23, 2026, bringing together some of the region’s leading young football talents in the race for qualification to the U17 AFCON.
The letter read in part: “We have the pleasure to inform you that you have been designated as Assistant General Coordinator for the WAFU-B U17 QAFCON 2026, to be held from October 10th–23rd, in Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso.”
Akpenpuun was also directed to refer to an accompanying annex for practical information covering travel arrangements, arrival dates, accommodation, daily allowances and accreditation requirements.
The appointment represents another recognition of Akpenpuun’s experience and contribution to football administration and competition organisation within the African football community.
As Assistant General Coordinator, he will be expected to work with CAF and WAFU-B officials to ensure the smooth coordination and successful delivery of the U17 qualifying tournament in Ouagadougou.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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