Representing Africa in World Football Governance, Fifa Council Members; Sierra Leone’s Isha Johansen and Nigeria’s Melvin Amaju Pinnick today arrived in Saudi Arabia for Fifa Club World Cup 2023.
Johansen, depending on how long one may have been following her trailblazing achievements in the entertainment, publishing, fashion and football industry has come a long way in breaking barriers as far as Sierra Leones narrative is concerned.
The FIFA Club world Cup [ Officially known as the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 presented by Visit Saudi for Sponsorship reasons] is the 20th edition of the six continental confederations, as well as the host nation’s league champions. The tournament is being played in Saudi Arabia- from the 12th to 22nd December.
It is the last seven-team club World Cup before the tournament is expanded to 32 teams in 2025.
Real Madrid are the defending champions , but they will not be able to defend their title after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the 2022-23 Uefa Champions League by eventual Winners Mancherster City