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CAF
26-04-2025
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CAF African Schools Football Championship Capacity Building Programme graduates honoured in Accra
CAF's Capacity Building Programmes at the ongoing CAF African Schools Football Championship came to a grande close on Friday, after the governing body of African football staged a glittering ceremony for the participants that underwent the training over the last week. A total of 180 participants, who started the various programmes on Monday, 21 April were honoured at the graduation ceremony that was attended by the CAF General Secretary, Mr Veron Mosengo-Omba following the Friday's conclusion of the six programmes that ran concurrently to the Continental Finals. In line with CAF's holistic approach to youth football development in Africa, the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 is staged along with five CAF educational programme which are the CAF Young Referees Programme, CAF Young Reporters Programme, CAF Young Medical Officers Programme, CAF Safeguarding Programme, CAF D License Coaching Course as well as the CAF Young Reporters Programme. Congratulating the 180 graduates, CAF's Member Associations Director Ms Sarah Mukuna urged the participants to make use of this stepping stone provided by CAF, adding that their graduation forms part of the building blocks towards achieving CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe's bold vision of making African football globally competitive and self-sustaining. 'The CAF President's vision of making African football to be globally competitive and self-sustaining remains alive and very much achievable thanks to such significant achievements. The CAF African Schools Football Championship has been a remarkable success since its 2022 inauguration and with constant innovation and strategic planning, the programme has grown into one of CAF's most valuable assets of using football to help positively shape the story of African football. Through this graduation, we urge all participants to make use of this stepping stone by CAF as it forms part of the building blocks to achieving the CAF President's bold vision for African football', said Mukuna. The CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 officially draws to a close on Saturday, 26 April with the finals of both the Boys and Girls U-15 divisions. Both finals will be preceded by a third place play off, with all matches, including the two finals being broadcast live on SuperSport as well as on CAF's official YouTube channel, CAF TV.
CAF
25-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Dlamini lauds CAF's Protect The Dream programme and fight against fake player agents
Young African players falling victim to prowling fake player agents will soon be history. These were the sentiments shared by CAF Legend, Amanda Dlamini on Thursday, 24 April when speaking to CAFOnline on the sidelines of the ongoing CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 in Accra. Dlamini is amongst a host of legends that are playing a mentorship and support role at the four-day competition involving eight nations in both the boys and girls' divisions of the competition currently underway between 23 – 26 April. As part of its holistic approach to youth football development, CAF has been rolling out a series of workshops at the finals that are designed to educate players on various off the field matters, to ensure that their talent is supported by education. Part of the programmes running parallel to the football action include the Protect The Dream campaign which is supported by CAF's partnership with FIFPro. Through the partnership, young African players are guided on various ways of identifying fake player agents who prey on African players' ambitions of playing professional football. 'I think CAF has really taken a giant step with this important initiative. We come from Africa, very disadvantaged, some of us, also are girls who could fall into the danger. So, you could be very desperate for a contract and be taken advantage of. You could get swept away, and you make some of these mistakes. So, I'm glad CAF emphasizes double-checking, triple-checking, if you have to, and where you can report these fake agents', said the Dlamini. The former Banyana Banyana skipper heaped praise on CAF's invitation of former players who also shared their experiences of encountering fake player agents while in their youth. 'Speaking with some of these legends, they made some of these mistakes. I, too, when I graduated in the United States, thought it was a good contract. And when I had just signed a two-year contract, I had to pay for my own food, my own accommodations. I think hearing these stories, they're not stories that are isolated when you hear from people who are in front of them. I think for CAF to bring us such legends, to be part of the program, they'll understand that these are real-life instances, and they must be careful at all times', she concluded. CAF's "Protect the Dream" programme is a dedicated initiative aimed at safeguarding African football players' careers, health, and well-being. Launched in 2023 under the the CAF Safeguarding programme, it seeks to address the holistic needs of players at all career stages, from emerging talents to retired legends through providing resources and support to ensure safe and fulfilling careers in football.
CAF
25-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF African Schools Football Championship Semi-Finalists decided after thrilling Match Day 2
The semi-finalists of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 were officially confirmed on Thursday, 24 March after Match Day 2 of the four-day competition was concluded at the University of Ghana in Accra. With the race for a place in the knockout stage entering its final stretch, the second day of the competition provided plenty of excitement in both the Boys and Girls divisions. Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda are the four remaining clubs in the Boys division of the tournament after they secured their places in the semi-finals. The Ghanaians edged South Africa 1-0 in their first match of the day before cruising past Algeria by 3-0 in their second match to finish top of Group A along with Uganda who won 4-0 in both their matches against South Africa and Algeria. Reigning champions, Tanzania were held to a goalless draw by Cote d'Ivoire but managed to secure a slender 1-0 win against DR Congo which was enough to send them through. The hosts will be represented in both divisions after the Ghana Girls U-15 national team also secured their place in the semi-finals after their 2-0 win over Benin, which was followed by a convincing 3-0 victory over Malawi. Reigning champions South Africa were clinical against DR Congo after they put eight past them with a comfortable 8-0 win, which was followed by a 5-0 win over The Gambia to become the highest scoring side in the group stages with 13 goals. The hosts and defending champions will be joined by debutants Morocco and Uganda who will also be represented in both the boys and girls divisions. CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 Semi-Finals Fixtures: FRIDAY, 25 APRIL BOYS 14h00 Local Time / GMT | Ghana vs Tanzania 14h00 Local Time / GMT | Senegal vs Uganda GIRLS 15h15 Local Time / GMT | Uganda vs Morocco 15h15 Local Time / GMT Ghana vs South Africa
CAF
25-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF Legendary goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba encouraged by next generation of African shot-stoppers
African football goalkeeping legend, Robert Kidiaba has urged goalkeepers participating at the ongoing CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 finals to not underestimate the significance of their role in a team. Kidiaba, who's acrobatic saves and memorable celebrations for The Leopards go down as one of Africa's fondest football memories was speaking to CAFOnline on the sidelines of the ongoing competition in Accra, where he is amongst a host of legends are providing mentorship and guidance to the youngsters. Speaking to CAFOnline on Thursday, the now 49-year-old former TP Mazembe keeper urged the young shot-stoppers to continue improving their abilities as both keepers and ball playing players, as the modern day goalkeeper plays a huge role in both the team's defense and attack. 'The first role of a keeper is of course to be the last line of defense. However that role has evolved over the years. These days the ball is passed to his feet, and he restarts play. A goalkeeper must direct his defense a lot. A goalkeeper is the one who restarts the game. The modern day keeper must be able to actually play with his feet, in some instances, with both feet because they are now part of the build-up. Previously, keepers would just kick the ball as far as possible, now he needs to be able to spot a run and pass accurately into space' said Kidiaba. The former DRC number one also heaped praise on what he has seen in Accra, saying that it is clear that the next generation of African goalkeepers will be among the best in world football due to their ability to make saves and be a part of play. 'I am quite excited with what I have seen so far. Both boys and girls keepers are very vocal, they can play, they can read the game and organise their defenders. This is what modern day goalkeeping is about and for us to see it done so well at this level, it speaks volumes to the ever-growing standard of African football', he concluded. The CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 continues on Friday where it will be entering the exciting knockout stages of the competition. All matches are live on SuperSport and CAF's official YouTube channel, CAF TV.
CAF
24-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025: Girls Results
The Girls U-15 division of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 got off to an exciting start on Wednesday, 23 March at the University of Ghana in Accra. Tournament hosts, Ghana got off to a positive start with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco, while defending champions South Africa suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Uganda. Benin laboured to a slim 1-0 win over Malawi. Here is a summary of results: South Africa 0 – 1 Uganda Ghana 1 – 0 Morocco Benin 1 – 0 Malawi THURSDAY, 24 APRIL: 10h00: South Africa vs Ghana 10h00: Uganda vs The Gambia 12h00: Ghana vs Benin 12h00: Morocco vs Malawi 14h00: DR Congo vs Uganda 14h00: South Africa vs The Gambia 16h00: Benin vs Morocco 16h00: Ghana vs Malawi
