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CAF
13-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF and TotalEnergies Celebrate Youth Talent with Unforgettable Opportunity for CAF African Schools Football Championship – Players of the Competition
Published: Sunday, 13 July 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in partnership with multi-energy company TotalEnergies, is proud to announce a special recognition for the two standout performers from the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Final 2024/2025, held on April 26, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Jennifer Awuku (Ghana) and Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal), awarded Players of the Competition, will be honoured with a once-in-a-lifetime experience: an invitation to serve as Ball Kids at the Final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, scheduled for January 18, 2026. This initiative reflects CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe's vision for the holistic development of African youth, offering not only competitive platforms but also cultural exchange opportunities that empower and inspire the next generation of African leaders on and off the pitch. It also demonstrates TotalEnergies's drive, as a long-standing partner of CAF, to activate its African football sponsorship platform as a lever for young people to reveal their potential. As part of their prize: The winners will travel to Morocco with a legal guardian, with all travel and accommodation covered. They will take part in exclusive developmental and cultural activities during their stay, made possible through the support of TotalEnergies. Their journeys will be featured in digital content across CAF and TotalEnergies platforms, celebrating their stories and inspiring other young talents across the continent. CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba highlighted the broader impact of the initiative: 'This is more than a reward – it's an investment in the future of African football. Through meaningful opportunities like this, we are giving our youth a global stage, encouraging ambition, and cultivating cross-cultural understanding that goes far beyond the game.' Martin Bertran, Vice President, Brand, Advertising & Sponsorship at TotalEnergies, emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to celebrating African talent: 'TotalEnergies is proud to have extended its major partnership with CAF and to associate its brand to CAF African Schools Football Championship across the continent. Proposing a unique experience for both Players of the Competition in Morocco as part of the TotalEnergies Ball Kids programme is a first contribution, and we will be determined to keep adding value as the 2025/2026 season will unroll.' On top of this initiative, during the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2024/2025 final in Accra, Ghana, TotalEnergies also hosted a digital content creation workshop, aimed at training and equipping 8 young boys and girls to cover the final games for CAF and TotalEnergies social media accounts. This announcement represents yet another step in CAF's mission to uplift African youth through football, blending football, education, leadership, and cultural exchange. Further Enquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
CAF
26-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF marks World Football Day with continued commitment to Youth Empowerment, Education and Schools Football
The Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') joined the global community in celebrating World Football Day reaffirming its dedication to harnessing the power of the game to drive social development, youth empowerment and education across the African continent. At the heart of CAF's commitment is the CAF African Schools Football Championship – an initiative championed by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and a flagship grassroots programme that continues to impact hundreds of thousands of young boys and girls. The CAF African Schools Football Championship transcends the 90 minutes and is also focused on promoting life skills, teamwork, and leadership. In recognition of football's role in advancing global development, CAF's Director of Member Associations and Executive Member of the United Nations' Football for the Goals (FFTG) Advisory Board, Sarah Mukuna, recently participated in the UN Football for the Goals Forum, held over two days at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During her presentation, Mukuna shared the transformational impact of CAF's school-level programmes and how they align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — notably in areas of good health (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17). 'Through the CAF African Schools Football Championship, we are building a movement that places education, inclusion, and empowerment at the heart of youth development. Our collaboration with the UN and other global partners strengthens our resolve to use football to shape a better, more equitable future for Africa's children,' Mukuna said. The Forum served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the six football confederations, UN Member States, and senior UN officials and other Members. CAF's participation emphasized the CAF's strategic approach to aligning football development with broader global goals, reaffirming Africa's leadership in leveraging football as a driver of sustainable progress.
Morocco World
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
EU Commission Becomes Official Partner of 2025 AFCON in Morocco
Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has signed a new partnership agreement with the European Commission (EC), making the Commission an official partner for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, both men's and women's, that will take place in Morocco. The agreement was signed on Sunday in Cairo by CAF President Patrice Motsepe and European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela. Under this partnership, the European Commission will support the men's AFCON, scheduled in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, as well as the Women's AFCON, set to take place from July 5 to July 26 this year. The partnership also includes support for the African Schools Football Championship. Motsepe described the partnership as a 'recognition of the significant progress that has been made in CAF and the respect that emanates from the governance, ethics, and transparency policies that we have introduced, as well as our zero tolerance of corruption.' He added that the partnership with the European Commission reflects the shared commitment to developing African football and 'the expansion of the cultural, trade and investment relationships between our two continents.' Meanwhile, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the strong bond between Africa and Europe, saying that they are 'partners of choice.' For the commission, 'this partnership is about creating bonds, about empowering young people, local communities, and entire regions. Sport and football are part of it,' Leyen said. The cooperation will focus on creating new opportunities, including new jobs, a quality health system, improved public services, and new partnerships. A key element of this agreement, Síkela says, is the support for the CAF African Schools Championship, which will reach up to 33,000 schools across Africa. Tags: afconCAFEuropean CommissionMorocco
CAF
29-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Touré commends exceptional organisation of CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025
Renowned Ivorian Women's Football legend, Clementine Touré heaped praised the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) for its exceptional organisation of the recently concluded CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 finals. Speaking to CAFOnline on the sidelines of the tournament in Accra, Touré expressed her delight at not only the quality of football of the talented youngsters, but the exceptional professionalism and experience CAF successfully staged for the teams involved. 'I want to thank CAF for launching this youth football project. The work they have done, especially with the creation of zonal unions, is commendable. It ensures that young footballers from all over the continent get the opportunity to represent their countries in structured, competitive environments. I am highly impressed with the organisation of the tournament, these players watch big tournaments like the AFCON on TV and CAF has pulled out all the stops to afford them a very similar experience, which will encourage them to want to come back to this prestigious competition', said Touré. Highlighting the significance of the U15 category, she referred to it as a 'golden age' — a critical stage in a young player's development where both learning and character building take place. 'This age is all about learning and gaining knowledge. CAF's investment in this stage of development shows a deep understanding of what the game demands from future professionals,' she noted. 'It's more than football. It's about education, discipline, and dreams.' Clementine further lauded the educational components woven into the tournament's structure, including the emphasis on balancing school and sport. 'It's not just about playing on the field. The children are also being educated about life beyond football. This dual approach is vital in shaping well-rounded individuals.' In addition to the tournament itself, Clementine commended CAF's collaboration with UNICEF and FIFPro. 'We've seen too many young African players whose futures were ruined by fraudulent agents. These workshops are empowering children with knowledge of their rights. It protects their dreams — and that's something we all must support.' She also acknowledged the importance of addressing abuse and misconduct in youth sport, applauding CAF for helping young players understand how to protect themselves and who to turn to when in need. The CAF African Schools Football Championship drew to an exciting close on Sunday, with Ghana's U-15 Girls lifting the title on debut in front of their fans, while Tanzania's U-15 Boys successfully defended their title.
CAF
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
WATCH LIVE: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to host press conference following arrival in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, 26 April
Published: Saturday, 26 April 2025 The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe will host a press conference in Accra, Ghana on Saturday from 13:30 local time / GMT. The event will be streamed live on CAF's YouTube channel, CAF TV. Dr Motsepe will also meet with Ghana President, His Excellency John Mahama, on Saturday morning at Jubilee House in Accra. He will hold a meet with CAF's Vice-Presidents and later in the day there will be an Executive Committee meeting. Dr Motsepe will also attend a mixed zone with participants from the Young Reporters Workshop that has taken place on the sidelines of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, Ghana 2025 before heading to the University of Ghana Stadium. There he will attend the closing ceremony of the schools championship, and watch the Girls final between Ghana and Uganda, and the Boys decider between defending champions Tanzania and Senegal.
