ANOCA gets new Executive Committees

A new era has dawned at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) with the emergence of a fresh executive committee.

This significant development took place at the General Assembly of the African Olympic Movement held on March 15, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria.

The composition of the new executive committee reflects a mix of familiar faces and newcomers. Notably, Algerian Moustapha Beraf retained his position as President, having contested unopposed, showcasing the trust and confidence placed in his leadership by the ANOCA community.

Similarly, Nigerian Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel secured victory as Treasurer-General without facing any opposition, highlighting his proven track record and capabilities in managing financial matters.

One of the most closely contested positions was for the role of Secretary-General, where Sudanese candidate Ahmed Abouelgasim Hashim engaged in a spirited battle with Cameroonian contender, David Ojong.

In the end, Hashim emerged victorious with a convincing 29-12 victory.

The full executive committee is as follows:

1 Mustapha Berraf -President Algeria

2 Joao Da Costa Alegre Afonso – 1st Vice President Sao Tome & Principe

3 Spencer A. Fortes Filomena Maria- 2nd Vice President Cape Verde

4 Alfred Foloko -3rd Vice President Zambia

5 Fardouza Moussa Egueh -4th Vice President Djibouti

6 Ahmed Abouelgasim Hashim- Secretary General Sudan

7 Habu Ahmed Gumel -Treasurer General Nigeria

8 Hammad Abdulerrahmane- President Zone 1 Algeria

9 Habib Sissoko- President Zone 2 Mali

10 Jean Yameogo- President Zone 3 Burkina Faso

11 Idriss Dokony Adiker- President Zone 4 Chad

12 Donald Rukare President Zone 5 Uganda

13 Jappie Mhango- President Zone 6 Malawi

14 Siteny Thierry Randrianasoloniaiko President Zone 7 -Madagascar

15 Gaby Ahrens Diana- Athletes Rep. Namibia

16 Victoire Ngon Ntame- Athletes Rep. Cameroon

17 Tegla Loroupe- Refugee Athletes Rep. Kenya.