The CAF African Schools Football Championship is a prestigious tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that brings together young football talents from schools across Africa to compete for continental honors. Here are some key details about the championship :
Objective: The championship aims to promote grassroots football development across Africa, nurturing future stars and enhancing the sport’s growth from the school level.
Qualification Process: The tournament features a zonal phase, with teams competing in their respective zones to qualify for the continental finals. Ghana is currently preparing for the WAFU-B Qualifiers, scheduled to take place from November 29 to December 4, 2025, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Participating Teams: The WAFU-B Zone features top teams from West Africa, including Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, Niger, and hosts Burkina Faso. Ghana is competing in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, with high expectations to showcase its youth football strength and secure qualification for the continental finals.
Previous Success: Ghana has enjoyed remarkable success in the previous edition, with the girls’ team winning the main tournament at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium and the boys’ team finishing in third place.
Hosting Experience: Ghana has previously hosted the final phase of the championship, with the University of Ghana’s Legon Sports Stadium set to host the event from April 21-26. Eight teams qualified for the boys’ tournament, including Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria, DR Congo, and Senegal.
The CAF African Schools Football Championship provides a platform for young footballers to showcase their talents and potentially launch their careers in professional football.
