Sports News of Wednesday, 11 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLegendary Ghanaian sports administrator, Ohene Djan was instrumental in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to boycott the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He argued that considering the financial investments federations commit to qualification, FIFA’s sidelining of Afro-Asian countries was disrespectful and unjust. “Registering strong objection to unfair World Cup arrangement for Afro-Asian countries Stop. Afro-Asian countries struggling through painful, expensive qualifying series for ultimate one finalist representation is pathetic and unsound. As a result, CAF’s Executive Committee, with Djan playing a leading role, resolved to boycott the 1966 World Cup.

Source: GhanaWeb March 11, 2026 16:43 UTC