Ghana to Host CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025

The CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025 is coming to Ghana, marking the first time the tournament’s Continental Finals will be hosted in West Africa. Scheduled for April 21-26, 2025, the competition will take place at the Legon Sports Stadium in Accra, a state-of-the-art 10,000-seater venue that was built for the 2023 African Games.

This tournament, launched in April 2022 by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has grown into Africa’s largest youth football initiative, with over 1.96 million boys and girls from 46 countries participating since its inception.

What to Expect at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025

The CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025 is more than just a football competition—it’s a platform for youth development. With the backing of the Motsepe Foundation, which has donated $10 million, the event funds legacy projects in schools across Africa, including:

• Infrastructure development
• Library renovations
• Community-based projects

Prize money for the winners is substantial, with the champions receiving $300,000, the runners-up earning $200,000, and the third-place teams securing $150,000.

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Alongside the matches, CAF will run capacity-building programs for young players, coaches, and educators. These include:

• CAF D License Coaching Course
• Safeguarding Workshops
• Young Medical Officers & Referee Programmes
• Safety & Security Training
• Young Reporters Programme

Qualified Teams for the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025

The CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025 will feature the host nation Ghana, as well as zone winners from six CAF regions and the 2023/24 titleholders.

Boys’ Teams

• Ghana (hosts)
• Tanzania (defending champions, CECAFA)
• Uganda (CECAFA runners-up)
• South Africa (COSAFA champions)
• Algeria (UNAF champions)
• DR Congo (UNIFFAC champions)
• Senegal (WAFU A champions)
• Côte d’Ivoire (WAFU B champions)

Girls’ Teams

• Ghana (hosts)
• Uganda (CECAFA champions)
• South Africa (defending champions, COSAFA)
• Malawi (COSAFA runners-up)
• Morocco (UNAF champions)
• DR Congo (UNIFFAC champions)
• Gambia (WAFU A champions)
• Benin (WAFU B runners-up to Ghana)

CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025: A Platform for the Future

CAF Director Member Associations Sarah Mukuna emphasized the significance of this tournament, stating:

“We are excited for the upcoming CAF African Schools Football Championship in Ghana, a landmark event that continues to inspire young talent across Africa. With partners like CANAL+ on board, we are elevating this competition to new heights.”

With its commitment to youth development, education, and football excellence, the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event. The competition will not only showcase Africa’s brightest young football talents but also foster skills and opportunities for future stars.

As the countdown begins, all eyes are on Ghana as it prepares to host the biggest youth football championship in Africa.