The Football Association Malawi (FAM) has appointed Sudesh Singh as the technical adviser for the Scorchers in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Singh will collaborate with head coach Lovemore Fazili and performance analyst Tyrese Steyn. This decision comes in response to a directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to DAILY POST.

Since 2013, Uganda's women youth football has seen significant growth due to targeted investment, partnerships, and leadership, particularly under Fufa president Moses Magogo. The progress is attributed not only to Fufa but also to contributions from Fifa, Caf, and the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), marking a shift of the sport from the margins to the mainstream.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that he will seek re-election as head of world football's governing body next year. According to Tanzanian outlet Global Publishers, Infantino stated that he will contest the FIFA presidency again in the upcoming vote. The announcement signals his intention to extend his tenure at the helm of the organization, which he has led since 2016. Further details about the election process and potential challengers were not provided in the report.

Flora Mutahi, the former chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has been appointed to the board of Ecobank Kenya. She is noted for her historic role as the first woman to chair the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, where she advocated for private sector growth and industrial development.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum and Governor of Kwara State, has been elected as the President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF). He was elected alongside four regional vice-presidents, with a focus on promoting better integration and inclusive growth across Africa.

Former Senegal striker Demba Ba has been appointed as the new sporting director of French Ligue 1 club Le Havre, as announced on Friday.