Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has been appointed to an elite 11-member Technical Study Group by FIFA for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Africa Top Sports reports.

Notably, Addo stands as the only African coach named in the newly-constituted panel, underlining both his individual pedigree and the growing recognition of African coaching expertise on the global stage.

The ex-Black Stars boss will join a panel of respected football minds tasked with closely monitoring all 104 matches at the tournament.

Their responsibility will extend beyond observation, focusing on identifying emerging tactical patterns, technical evolutions, and physical demands shaping the modern game at the highest level.

Addo’s inclusion reflects his reputation as a thoughtful and progressive football mind, built through his coaching experience with Ghana and his work in European football.

His insights are expected to contribute to FIFA’s broader objective of advancing the sport through detailed analysis and knowledge sharing.

The Technical Study Group’s findings will ultimately inform coaching education, player development frameworks, and strategic trends worldwide, placing Addo at the heart of football’s ongoing evolution on the global stage.

Chiamaka Nnadozie has celebrated Brighton’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool.

Brighton came from two goals down to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool at the BrewDog Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool got their goals through Denise O’Sullivan and Beata Olsson.

Manuela Vanegas and Madison Haley scored for Brighton.

With the game heading into extra time, Nadine Noordam scored in stoppage time to complete the comeback.

Nnadozie expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance in the game.

“We are going to Wembley. Straight into the FA Cup finals. Super proud of this team. I give God the glory,” Nnadozie wrote on X.

The 25-year-old kept clean sheets in her previous two Women’s FA Cup appearances for Brighton.

The Seagulls will face Manchester City in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams shut his critics up with a brilliant display in Sevilla’s 2-1 win over Espanyol at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán yesterday evening.

Prior to the clash against Manolo Gonzalez’s side, the 26-year-old had only played three minutes in Sevilla’s last two games, with coach Luis Garcia stating he felt Neal Maupay and Gerard Romero could offer more in attack than the Nigerian at the moment.

An early second-half goal from Espanyol’s Tyrhys Dolan meant Sevilla were now in the relegation zone, and in a frenzy, Luis Garcia made four changes.

Akor Adams would be the final throw of the dice with 15 minutes left to spare, and the ex-Montpellier man didn’t disappoint. After playing a key role in Andres Lopez’s equaliser, Adams scored the winner in the 91st minute, sending the Sevilla fans wild.

Akor Adams elated with Sevilla’s victory

The striker recently quelled rumours about a potential transfer to the English Premier League this summer, maintaining his goal was to help Sevilla maintain top-flight status at the end of the season, and his performance last night did just that.

“I’m very happy for the three points, for my teammates. We work hard and we are very happy for the three points,” the Nigerian forward said in quotes revealed by Sevilla’s official website.

“Sevilla is a very important club in the league, in the city. The coach reminds us of this every day. The last two matches of the fans have been incredible and the work of the teammates too.

“90 minutes running all over the field. These three points are very important to us, for the joy of the dressing room, of the city; It’s been incredible.

“We are focused on each game, on getting the three points. Now we will go to Villarreal and gradually take steps in making sure we hit out target.

“I feel Sevilla in my heart and work every day for the club. This goal is very important to achieve the three points and make the fans happy,” Akor Adams concluded.

Adams’ late strike against Espanyol elevated Sevilla’s La Liga position from 17th to 12th with three league games left to play.