Wenger to Lead Panel on Africa's 2026 World Cup Success
Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, will lead a panel discussion at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde from October 7 to 9. This conference, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will focus on Africa's record-breaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where nine out of ten African teams advanced to the knockout stages.
Wenger will be joined by notable coaches including Bubista from Cabo Verde, Hossam Hassan from Egypt, and Sébastien Desabre from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The conference aims to gather coaches from Africa’s 54 Member Associations, football legends, and stakeholders to discuss the development of African football.
CAF TV will broadcast several sessions, while some discussions will occur behind closed doors. Bubista, who led Cabo Verde in their first World Cup, is highlighted as a key figure sharing insights on his team's performance.
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