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Arsene Wenger Gets Another Job

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3 years ago

January 8, 2023

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Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been hired for a new role in India.

The Frenchman will work with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to improve football in the country.

The former Monaco and Arsenal star will also nurture young talent in the country.

The 73-year-old, who is currently FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, will work with other senior FIFA officials in his team.

During the World Cup in Qatar, the former Arsenal boss and officials from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met with the AIFF to discuss youth development initiatives in India.

The AIFF has created a comprehensive plan, in collaboration with all relevant parties in Indian football along with input from FIFA and the AFC.

Wenger and the other FIFA officials will help achieve the Vision 2047, which is to make India a top footballing nation in Asia, establish a strong league in the region, and establish a strong footballing ecosystem.

Speaking to Rediff, AIFF President Kaylan Chaubey said, “We have had extensive discussions with the FIFA development team.

“Arsene Wenger is head of the FIFA Task Force and they will help us in the grassroots programme. Coaches from Wenger’s team would come.”

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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1 day ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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1 day ago

December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”