It is a great honor for me to have been nominated today as Germany’s Delegate within the German Chess Federation and to represent our country at the FIDE elections. 🇩🇪
Together with the new leadership of the German Chess Federation, we will represent Germany with strength, unity, and international visibility. Germany must serve as a model of structure, professionalism, and sustainable development in chess - while also helping other federations build strong structures and long-term perspectives for the future.
Germany possesses one of the strongest school chess systems in the world, outstanding coaches, excellent tournament organization, and an infrastructure that sets international standards. With such strength also comes responsibility.
Our goal must be to take a leading role in international chess - not only through sporting achievements, but also through organization, education, youth development, and international cooperation.
We want to use Germany’s more than 150 years of chess tradition and experience to further develop chess worldwide, create new momentum, and actively help shape the future of our sport together with other nations and continents.
Chess unites. Chess educates. Chess builds the future. 🇩🇪
Pastor Ng'ang'a speaks more spiritual truths than your favourite theologian, Dr Bishop Reverend Pastor Theophillus of The Redeemed Theorem Church of Christ, the Son of His Holiness Repentance, Jerusalem Diocese of Capernaum, Siberia.
The Africa Cup of Nations is no longer just about football; it’s becoming a global case study. In a stunning development, the FBI visited #Morocco to assess stadium security, technology, and infrastructure during AFCON, signaling how seriously the world is now taking African football. Despite early criticism over ticketing chaos and crowd management, #Morocco has turned scrutiny into strength with world-class stadiums, massive infrastructure upgrades, and long-term World Cup ambitions. From the 115,000-capacity Grand Stade Hassan II to transport and security innovation, Rupha Ramani explains why Morocco’s AFCON moment is redefining Africa’s place in global football.
🚨 AFCON explained in club terms — if you’ve never really watched the tournament. 👀
African nations compared to European clubs… and suddenly everything makes sense 😅⚽
🇲🇦 Morocco = Arsenal
No matter their level or form, we all know how the story usually ends.
🇨🇩 DR Congo = England
A team full of hope every single year. They always say, “This is our year”… but it never happens.
🇬🇭 Ghana = AC Milan
A huge name with great history and trophies, but they failed to qualify this time.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso = Tottenham
No matter how well they play, don’t worry — they’ll lose a match they were never supposed to lose.
🇩🇿 Algeria = Borussia Dortmund
They win a title once in a while. Champions in 2019 — don’t expect another one anytime soon.
🇨🇲 Cameroon = Chelsea
Just when you expect them to win a trophy, they always pull off something unpredictable.
🇳🇬 Nigeria = Real Madrid
Plenty of stars, not always the most beautiful football, but they always find a way to win.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast = Atlético Madrid
They’re always around, and you never know when they’ll win — but when it happens, it’s a real shock.
🇸🇳 Senegal = Manchester City
A strong team without much history. First title in 2022, followed by plenty of disappointments.
🇿🇦 South Africa = Marseille
One trophy won a very long time ago. Since then, they’ve been living in nostalgia.
🇿🇲 Zambia = Leicester City
The ultimate underdog. They won AFCON mainly with local players — and no one knows if it will ever happen again.
🇪🇬 Egypt = Barcelona
They once dominated African football with trophies and beautiful play, but today they struggle to win.
🇬🇦 Gabon = Galatasaray
They attend every AFCON for purely touristic reasons.
🇲🇱 Mali = AS Roma
They love participating in AFCON, fully aware they’re not going to win it.
Raila Odinga would have been the Commander-in-Chief.
We have been in trenches with him.
In 2023, we were almost killed; Raila could have died that time.
His car was hit by over seven bullets.
Many have been calling him Mganga, but he is not.
He is a hero.
Kalonzo Musyoka at Raila's Grave.