NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 25: Andre Ayew of Swansea City during the pre season friendly match between Nottingham Forest and Swansea City at City Ground on July 25, 2015 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Ghana international Andre Ayew has welcomed Fifa’s appointment of an African woman as its first female secretary general.

It is hoped that Fatma Samoura’s two decades of experience as a UN diplomat will help her restore the image of world football.

Andre Ayew says it is a huge appointment for the continent.

BBC