Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi, a renowned Cameroonian sports journalist has been appointed as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) media officer for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. This marks his third consecutive assignment at the tournament, following his successful stints in 2020 and 2022.
Lesley, the Chief Executive Officer of pan African sports website (Kick442.com) is an aficionado in sports journalism and has extensive experience in covering major football events around the world, which have earned him industry recognition.
With a proven track record of working on various CAF events, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the CAF Champions League, Lesley is well-equipped to handle the demands of the CHAN tournament.
The TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 promises to be an exciting edition, with Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda co-hosting the tournament for the first time in history. The competition is set to showcase the best talent from domestic leagues across the continent, with 19 teams competing for the continental crown. Lesley will be stationed in Zanzibar, Tanzania, where he will oversee media and communications affairs for Group D, comprising Niger, Senegal, Sudan, and Congo.
Angu Lesley checking Media Operations areas at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, just before kickoff of CHAN group matches
As CAF media officer, Lesley will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth media operations during the tournament. His responsibilities will include:
– Media Operations: Coordinating media activities, including press conferences and interviews, to facilitate effective communication between teams, officials, and the media
– Content Creation: Generating engaging content to promote the tournament and its participating teams
With Lesley’s appointment as CAF media officer for CHAN 2024, fans can expect high-quality coverage and insightful analysis of the tournament.
Angu Lesley moderating Senegal’s Press Conference ahead of their opener against Nigeria
Photos captured by Backpix’s Nokwanda Zondi
Angu is the vice president of the Cameroon Association of Sports journalists with one of the richest résumes including the: AFCON 2021, AFCON 2023 and World Cup 2022.
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