Director of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Member Associations, Sarah Mukuna, has revealed that the decision to move the CAF African Schools Football Championship to Ghana was largely influenced by GFA President Kurt Okraku’s strong belief in and commitment to youth football development.
Accra will become the heartbeat of African youth football when it hosts the highly anticipated CAF African Schools Football Championship from April 23 to 26, 2025.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, Mukuna, who also serves as Programme Director of the African Schools Football Championship, praised President Okraku’s consistent dedication to grassroots initiatives, describing it as a key factor in Ghana’s selection as host nation for the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Ghana has made us dream with the Black stars ,so for me it was clear that it was Accra.
I have to mention it, the president of the Ghana Football Association truly believes in youth football ,and I think all the activities he has been rolling out throughout his mandate is really focusing on the youth.
I think this needs to be supported by bringing the biggest competition to the country.
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The four-day tournament will feature eight countries competing in both the Boys and Girls Under-15 categories, with rising stars vying for continental glory.
The event is expected to deliver thrilling football action and also serve as a platform to unearth the next generation of African football talent. For Ghana, it presents another opportunity to showcase its growing stature as a leader in football development on the continent.