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Building up on his meteoric rise to the summit of Lesotho Football Association’s (LeFA) management structures, President Lijane Nthunya has now set his sights on a position on the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) during the upcoming elective congress.
The election is scheduled to take place on May 17, during the COSAFA’s Annual General Meeting to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Nthunya, who is on the official list of candidates confirmed by COSAFA, will compete against four others for four available positions on the COSAFA Executive Committee.
The other contenders include Nqobile Magwizi of Zimbabwe, Robert Shimooshili of Namibia, Linda Zwane of South Africa, and Peter Simelane of eSwatini.
According to the above-mentioned COSAFA statement, all candidates successfully met the required eligibility and integrity standards following assessments conducted by the Governance and Compliance Committee.
The race for these positions is expected to be vicious, as it is one of the few categories that will be decided through a vote. The election will be conducted by secret ballot under the supervision of the COSAFA Electoral Committee, in line with the organisation’s electoral code.
In contrast, several key leadership positions have already been decided, as they are uncontested. Botswana’s Oabile Thona Tariq Babitseng is set to take over as COSAFA President, while Alfred Randriamanampisoa of Madagascar will assume the role of Vice-President. Brenda Kunda of Zambia will fill the Executive Committee’s reserved seat for women.
Nthunya’s candidature represents a significant opportunity for Lesotho to strengthen its voice in regional football governance. His potential election could enhance the country’s influence in decision-making processes that shape the development, administration, and growth of football across Southern Africa.
COSAFA plays a central role in coordinating competitions and development programmes among member associations, making its Executive Committee a key decision-making body within the region.
The outcome of the elections is expected to have an impact on the direction of football administration in the region, particularly at a time when member associations continue to push for growth, professionalismand increased competitiveness in the sport.
Summary
- Building up on his meteoric rise to the summit of Lesotho Football Association’s (LeFA) management structures, President Lijane Nthunya has now set his sights on a position on the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) during the upcoming elective congress.
- The race for these positions is expected to be vicious, as it is one of the few categories that will be decided through a vote.
- The outcome of the elections is expected to have an impact on the direction of football administration in the region, particularly at a time when member associations continue to push for growth, professionalismand increased competitiveness in the sport.
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