The 3rd edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship is set to kick off, with Ghana drawn in a challenging group alongside host nation Niger and Burkina Faso for the zonal qualifiers.
The draw took place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 15:00 GMT in Lomé, Togo. This highly anticipated competition will see U15 national teams for boys and girls from schools across West Africa’s WAFU Zone B competing for the chance to represent the zone in the continental finals.
The WAFU Zone B qualifiers are scheduled to be held in November 2024 in Niamey, Niger.
Group A features Ghana, Niger, and Burkina Faso, while Group B brings together Benin, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. Six out of the seven countries in WAFU Zone B confirmed participation in this year’s competition.
The CAF African Schools Football Championship, an initiative launched by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, is making strides in youth football development across Africa.
With over 800,000 participants from more than 28,000 schools across 44 countries, the competition offers young players an invaluable platform to showcase their skills and pursue their football dreams.
This tournament both symbolizes CAF’s commitment to nurturing African football talent and its support for the growth of future leaders in the game across the continent.
Ghana’s U15 teams, representing both boys and girls, will face stiff competition as they aim to secure a spot in the main continental championships. As the teams prepare to compete in Niamey, they carry the hopes of Ghana’s football future, with aspirations to demonstrate their talent and resilience on the regional stage.
The CAF African Schools Football Championship is in line with CAF’s indicated intent to develop successive generations of African football stars from the grassroots stage so as to provide them with a strong foundation for potential success in the foreseeable future.
