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CAF confirms Ahmed Yusuf’s reappointment for the sixth term as standing Committee Member

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….. My place is Celestial – Fresh

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has confirmed the reappointment of Comrade Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’ as the member of its Technical and Development Committee.

This reappointment has elongated Fresh’s tenure, as CAF standing Committee member for the record(s) of the sixth term.

Prior to Fresh’s reappointment as a Committee Member, major shake-ups have been going on in CAF, in virtually all aspects of its structures.

The sixth term as CAF’s Technical and Development Committee appointee, Ahmed Fresh was ecstatic when he got the correspondence which effected his tenure, yet again as a Committee Member.

“I just finished answering call of nature, when I received Caf’s document confirming my reappointment, not just as Technical and Development Committee member, but also one of the Nigerian returnees into the African football system.

“The feeling was exhilarating because it’s always been a thing of joy to serve my country in that capacity at CAF. I give God the Glory, despite the turbulence of life, I made it back to one of the most respected and important committees in Caf. This is not my success alone but for all football administrators and stakeholders in Nigeria”  he chuckles in explanation.

Ahmed Fresh, who is also the Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation Technical and Development Committee, implicitly hints on this new development in CAF.

“We are all aware of the reforms going on CAF, in the last few months. Some Committees will be merged together, as the leadership of African football resolved to be frugal, which to me is a welcome development.

“There’s a new Sheriff amongst leaders of African football, so it’s a new dawn in CAF and its components; and we at the Technical and Development Committee have been tasked with different responsibilities, part of which is to make meaningful impacts in our constituencies. Our last gathering in CAF (December 15th, 2019) was a joint meeting alongside CAF Technical Study Group;our resolutions inter alia- were to rehash and tweak the templates that will bring proper developmental football programs- as these  would proliferates  Africa.

“Of course, we were all convinced it would go a long way, such that new the systematic approach, will help discover more talented players in nooks and crannies of Africa region; as we know know football development in Africa needs quick surgical operations, so our aim is to ameliorates football system(s) across this continent,” he disclosed.

 

Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’ who began his journey to serve as Nigerian in CAF in 2010.

 

 

 

Fresh, who’s among the 3-Star Generals, on the Board of Nigeria Football Federation since 2010, has been getting nomination by the NFF to represent Nigeria in CAF, since 2010 when President Aminu Maigari came to power; and ever since president Amaju Pinnick took over the mantle of Nigeria’s football federation leadership in 2014, the latter continued to nominate  Fresh till date. However, with this announcement by CAF, Fresh is starting his sixth term journey as the Member of Technical & Development Committee and chronologically, he’s the only Nigerian representative that has served for a complete Decade as a Member of CAF’s Technical and Development Committee.

Historically, Ahmed Fresh is the second long-serving Nigerian as Member of CAF Standing Committee and not committee of ad-hocism, after chief Adegboye Onigbinde who reigned as CAF Technical and Development Committee Member for the sixth term during his active days in football systems.

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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