Here are a few ways to rewrite the title in a formal tone, depending on your preferred emphasis:
Option 1 (Direct and authoritative):
Combating Disinformation: The Imperative for African Football | Said Temsamani
Option 2 (Focus on integrity):
Safeguarding the Integrity of African Football Against Disinformation | Said Temsamani
Option 3 (Focus on institutional responsibility):
African Football Must Address and Resist Political Disinformation | Said Temsamani
Option 4 (Concise and academic):
The Challenge of Disinformation in African Football: A Necessary Resistance | Said Temsamani
Recommendation: Option 2 sounds the most professional and carries the appropriate weight for an analytical or op-ed piece.