AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAFCON Qualifier Focus: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana kick off their 2027 AFCON campaign against Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday, with captain Ronwen Williams urging a strong home start and coach Pitso Mosimane weighing formations after taking over from Hugo Broos; the build-up is already tense as Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skipped the pre-match press conference, and Bafana face defensive blows with Orlando Pirates’ Nkosinathi Sibisi ruled out and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe also injured. Road to the Match: Mosimane says injuries are part of football and insists the squad is ready, while attention is on how Bafana will handle Guinea’s star striker Serhou Guirassy. Regional Health & Funding: The Ouagadougou Partnership says family planning gains in Francophone West Africa are under threat from shifting global financing, urging stronger leadership and sustainable funding. Agriculture & Jobs: Ten African countries, including Guinea, announced higher pledges to IFAD at UNGA to boost rural transformation and food systems. Maritime Security: Ghana hosts a Gulf of Guinea maritime security conference centered on women’s leadership and regional cooperation. Business & Trade: The US Commerce Department highlights deals tied to Guinea, including Wabtec’s rail services agreement, supporting jobs.
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