The FIFPRO Africa Board has concluded a two-day meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, where key discussions were held on advancing players’ welfare and strengthening football structures across the continent.
During the session, Board members deliberated on several strategic issues, including the formation of an Africa women’s football network, collaboration with the World League Association, and a review of reports from FIFPRO Africa’s internal committees. The reports highlighted the need to prioritise capacity building and introduced a new framework aimed at implementing a standardised approach for all incoming members.
The Board also discussed upcoming player engagement visits in the build-up to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026. As part of its long-term vision, FIFPRO Africa plans to submit proposals to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) focused on improving players’ standards and working conditions beyond the WAFCON tournament.
The meeting emphasised the importance of sustaining strong dialogue, aligning stakeholders around a shared purpose, and consistently prioritising the advancement and protection of players’ interests throughout African football.
FIFPRO Africa reaffirmed its commitment to playing a leading role in shaping policies and initiatives that support footballers across the continent.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
