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Turkmenistan Football Federation President Joins FIFA’s Technical Development Committee
17 Oct. 13:18Guvanchmuhammet Ovekow, the President of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT), has been appointed as a member of FIFA’s Technical Development Committee — a body consisting of only 24 experts selected from 211 football associations worldwide.
This appointment highlights international recognition of Turkmenistan’s strategic progress in football and its growing influence in the global sporting community.
Under Ovekow’s leadership, the FFT has been actively implementing FIFA initiatives such as “Football for Schools” and “Talent Development,” while also investing in the professional growth of youth coaches. These steps aim to build a solid foundation for the country’s future national team players.
FIFA’s Technical Development Committee plays a central role in the promotion of grassroots, youth, and women’s football globally. It also supports coach education and helps emerging football nations launch long-term development strategies.
Since assuming leadership of the FFT in November 2024, Ovekow has brought both playing and coaching experience. As a former professional footballer, he played in Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Notably, he holds a national record — scoring four goals in a single international match against Afghanistan during the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup.
Financial Disagreements Derail Anticipated Heavyweight Bout Between Usyk and Wilder
Today in 04:59The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between former undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder has officially been canceled. Both camps had initially aimed to stage the blockbuster bout in the spring of 2027, generating immense excitement among boxing enthusiasts worldwide. However, negotiations between the prominent boxing stars ultimately collapsed behind closed doors.
According to prominent sports journalist Mike Coppinger and insider sources, the breakdown in talks stemmed directly from unresolved financial disputes and disagreements over purse splits. Negotiations were reportedly halted roughly three weeks ago after both sides failed to reach a mutually beneficial commercial agreement. As a result, the Ukrainian champion is currently left without a scheduled opponent, and his promotional team is not actively engaged in talks for an alternative match.
Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced regarding Deontay Wilder's potential next steps inside the squared circle. Reports indicate that Wilder has reached out to cruiserweight standout Jai Opetaia, attempting to entice him into a December 11 fight card. Speculation suggests Wilder hopes to position this high-profile matchup as a co-feature ahead of the eagerly awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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