Amokachi Hails African Football as CAF Schools Championship Begins
Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi, expressed his enthusiasm for the future of African football with the commencement of the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar. The championship, which began on Tuesday, involves over 800,000 learners from across Africa, promising an exciting showcase of young talent.
Amokachi highlighted the significance of the event, particularly the scale and the prize money, which he believes will significantly contribute to the development of school sports on the continent. One has to commend the scale of this event. You are talking about over 800,000 learners participating across Africa. Also, looking at the prize money involved, it will help in the development of school sports and development in Africa, Amokachi stated, as reported by CAFonline.
He emphasized the importance of such competitions for the growth of football in Africa, drawing parallels to the recent Africa Cup of Nations AFCON which demonstrated the rising prominence of African football. Such competitions contribute significantly to the growth of football in Africa. As many witnessed at the recent AFCON, African football is on an exciting rise across all sectors, and having a strong foundation such as this tournament can only benefit African football, Amokachi added.
The championship is being held at the Amaan Stadium from May 21 to May 24, promising several days of thrilling football action. With numerous young talents participating, the event is set to provide a platform for the next generation of African football stars to shine.
Editorial
The CAF African
Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi, expressed his enthusiasm for the future of African football with the commencement of the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar. The championship, which began on Tuesday, involves over 800,000 learners from across Africa, promising an exciting showcase of young talent.
Amokachi highlighted the significance of the event, particularly the scale and the prize money, which he believes will significantly contribute to the development of school sports on the continent. One has to commend the scale of this event. You are talking about over 800,000 learners participating across Africa. Also, looking at the prize money involved, it will help in the development of school sports and development in Africa, Amokachi stated, as reported by CAFonline.
He emphasized the importance of such competitions for the growth of football in Africa, drawing parallels to the recent Africa Cup of Nations AFCON which demonstrated the rising prominence of African football. Such competitions contribute significantly to the growth of football in Africa. As many witnessed at the recent AFCON, African football is on an exciting rise across all sectors, and having a strong foundation such as this tournament can only benefit African football, Amokachi added.
The championship is being held at the Amaan Stadium from May 21 to May 24, promising several days of thrilling football action. With numerous young talents participating, the event is set to provide a platform for the next generation of African football stars to shine.
Editorial
The CAF African