CAF clears two persons to contest Presidency; Ahmad, Motsepe not included

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has ruled that just two of the five candidates for March's presidential elections are eligible so far - with President Ahmad not among them.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Fifa Normalisation Committee takes charge of Ivorian Football Federation
The Federation of International Football Association (Fifa) has appointed a normalisation committee to run the affairs of the Ivorian Football Federation.
Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah with his family
How African stars are celebrating Christmas
Christmas, though a Christian festival, is a global celebration, and footballers as well have not been left out of this year’s celebration.
Africa in time past had three direct slots
FIFA increases Africa's Women's World Cup slot to 6
FIFA has increased Africa’s slots at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand from three to six.
Assad Maalah has passed on
Asante Kotoko suffer another loss, 1983 Champions League winning chairman Assad Maalah passes on
While dealing with the recent turmoil in Asante Kotoko following the dismissal of Maxwell Konadu and the resignation of P.J. Mozee, the club has suffered another blow as their 1983 AFCON winning chairman Assad Maalah passes on.
At $228.2 million, Giannis Antetokounmpo's contract extension is said to be the largest deal in NBA
Nigerian-Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo signs largest deal in NBA history
Nigerian-Greek NBA star and reigning two-time MVP Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo has signed a record-breaking, five-year supermax contract extension deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a statement released by the team on Tuesday said.
South Africa defender Motjeka Madisha
South African defender Madisha dies at 25
Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa defender Motjeka Madisha died early Sunday after crawling out of a burning car wreckage following an accident, a club official told AFP.