By Vinjeru Ngwira
The Football Journalists Association (FJA) has formally announced plans to convene an Elective General Meeting (EGM), reaffirming its commitment to democratic leadership, transparency, and good governance within the organisation.
The announcement was made during an online meeting held on the evening of Tuesday, 13 January 2026, during which key organisational and administrative issues affecting the association were discussed.
The meeting was chaired by Acting FJA President, Dedrich Fredrich, who confirmed that the Elective General Meeting is scheduled to take place on 28 February 2026.
Fredrich described the forthcoming EGM as a significant milestone for the association, noting that it will provide an opportunity to elect new office bearers and collectively define the future direction of football journalism in the country.
As preparations for the meeting intensify, the Acting President has made a formal appeal to companies, institutions, and the corporate sector to support the EGM through sponsorship. He disclosed that the projected budget for hosting the meeting stands at K10 million.
Mr Fredrich further revealed that the association has so far secured K5 million towards the projected budget, leaving a funding shortfall that requires additional support.
He therefore called upon well-wishers and partners to provide financial assistance to help meet the projected budget, emphasising that such contributions will be critical to the successful organisation of the meeting.
During the same engagement, the association announced the opening of the nomination process, which will run from 13 January to 14 February 2026, allowing eligible candidates to submit nominations for various leadership positions.
The forthcoming EGM will be the first since 2019, marking a significant step towards leadership renewal and the strengthening of the FJA’s institutional and governance framework.