Wallace Karia has been elected to the CAF Executive Committee, becoming the third Tanzanian to hold this position. His election was unopposed and aims to enhance the competitiveness of CECAFA teams. Concurrently, Dr. Patrice Motsepe was re-elected as CAF President. Upcoming coaching appointments in the region include Benni McCarthy for Kenya and Adel Amrouche for Rwanda, indicating a focus on strengthening national teams.
Wallace Karia, President of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), has been elected to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, becoming the third Tanzanian to hold this position. Karia was elected unopposed to represent the CECAFA Zone during the CAF General Assembly held at the Marriot Mena House Hotel in Cairo. Previous Tanzanian members of the CAF Executive Committee are Said El Maamry and Leodegar Tenga.
Word of Karia’s election was met with enthusiasm, as he expressed gratitude for the support of CECAFA members. He stated his intention to improve the competitiveness of teams in the CECAFA Zone, aiming for qualification in major tournaments. Karia acknowledged, “We have been improving on the curve, but we can still do better and as a leader I am going to further push for this to happen.”
Support for Karia came from Hussein Mohammed, President of the Football Kenya Federation, who emphasized the importance of having Karia advocate for CECAFA interests. Likewise, Augustino Maduot Parek, President of the South Sudan Football Association, commended Karia’s contributions to unity within the region. The election of Karia was celebrated by other CECAFA leaders who see his role as critical in advancing football in East and Central Africa.
Within this General Assembly, Dr. Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as CAF President. Other notable elections included Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon representing the UNIFFAC Zone, alongside other officials from different zones, reflecting a united front for African football. Karia’s election is viewed as a positive step for Tanzanian and CECAFA football.
In other news, Dr. Motsepe held a meeting with CECAFA members focusing on developmental issues in African football. The increase in annual subventions from CAF was acknowledged as a significant aspect of this development. Karia remarked that the meeting was fruitful and centered on enhancing football on the continent.
A series of leadership changes also surfaced as Rayon Sports FC maintained their position at the forefront of the Rwanda Premier League following a draw against APR FC. Meanwhile, the Football Kenya Federation announced the appointment of Benni McCarthy as the new head coach of the national team, emphasizing a strong commitment to improving Kenya’s competitiveness in international football.
Additionally, the Rwanda national team appointed Adel Amrouche as their head coach, following the departure of the previous coach. Amrouche’s experience is expected to elevate the team’s performance in upcoming qualifiers.
As remarkable developments unfold in African football leadership and competitions, the focus remains on nurturing competitiveness and unity among nations to fortify the sport’s presence globally.
Wallace Karia’s election to the CAF Executive Committee marks a significant achievement for Tanzanian football and presents an opportunity for enhanced representation in the CECAFA region. Karia’s commitment to improving competitiveness among member teams reflects a wider ambition within African football to excel in international tournaments. Such advancements, alongside supportive leadership like that of Dr. Motsepe and strategic appointments within national teams, suggest a promising future for the sport across the continent.
Original Source: cecafaonline.com
