Alexander, who has led SARU since 2016, secured backing from 11 member unions and is expected to formally begin his third and final term at the Annual General Meeting in Cape Town on 14 May.

A key figure behind the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA title, has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise, as a Principal Owner.

This marks a leadership transition at the Cairo-based governing body and elevating one of its most senior tournament operators into a top administrative role.

The Supervisory Board has agreed to propose Sawiris for re-election to the board for an additional three-year term. If approved by shareholders at the meeting, the board intends to elect him as chairman immediately afterward.

Dr. David Kofi Wuaku has been appointed as its first fund manager, marking a key milestone in the professionalisation of sports financing in Ghana. Dr. Wuaku brings over 30 years of experience in banking and financial management.