U-15 Female Coaches Revealed Ahead of Kickoff
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ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The African CAF school football championship began Wednesday, April 23, 2025, with eight U-15 national teams vying for the continental title in both boys’ and girls’ categories.
ahead of the opening matches, coaches from the women’s teams addressed a press conference, outlining their aspirations for the four-day competition held at the University of Ghana from April 23-26. Matches will be streamed live on CAF TV, the official YouTube channel of the Confederation of African Football.
Coaches’ Perspectives
Uganda: Kintu Mwera
uganda coach Kintu Mwera acknowledged the challenge ahead.”We face zone champions who share our objective: to represent our country,” Mwera said. “The competition will be tough, but we are ready.”
Malawi: Bridget Chirwa
Bridget Chirwa, coach of Malawi, emphasized the importance of portrayal. “Our arrival here is a great accomplishment, but the work is just beginning,” Chirwa stated. “We must present ourselves well and fully represent our nation and our region. We must prove that we deserve to be here.”
South Africa: Ntombifuthi Khumalo
Ntombifuthi Khumalo, coach of the reigning champion South African team, expressed gratitude to CAF. “First of all, we must thank CAF for organizing such a big tournament which is also aimed at young girls,” Khumalo said. “Women’s football has a radiant future in Africa. We enter the competition knowing that we have a title to defend and that we believe we can do it, but it will not be easy knowing that we are the team to beat.”
Morocco: Nadia jilaidi
Nadia Jilaidi, the coach from Morocco, highlighted the country’s investment in youth development. “Morocco has created a number of academies that have produced young, good quality footballers,” Jilaidi said. “This tournament is an excellent platform to show what Morocco has to offer in terms of women’s football and young people.”
Gambia: Amadou Jatta
Amadou Jatta, Gambia’s coach, expressed confidence. “We certainly believe that we are going to do well,” Jatta said. “we take nothing for granted, as these are the best teams we will meet. We have a duty to represent our people and our country well, and this tournament gives us this chance against the best teams on the continent.”
Benin: DALA SEARIN RHino
DALA SEARIN RHino, the coach from Benin, conveyed the team’s ambition. “There is a great desire for us to do well in this competition. The team works hard and is there to compete and make our nation proud,” said rhino.
Ghana: Joyce Boatey Agyei
Joyce Boatey Agyei, the coach of the host nation Ghana, emphasized player development. “There is no pressure,” Agyei said. “We must understand that football at this level is to offer talents the possibility to play and express themselves. The team knows that it must have fun but keeps in mind that it represents a country loving football like Ghana.”
CAF School Football Championship: Your Top Questions Answered
What is the CAF School Football Championship?
The CAF School Football Championship is a continental tournament for U-15 national teams. This year’s championship began on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, featuring eight teams competing for the title. The competition includes both boys’ and girls’ categories.
Where is the tournament being held?
The tournament is taking place in Accra,Ghana,at the university of Ghana.
When does the tournament take place?
The tournament began on April 23, 2025, and runs for four days, concluding on April 26, 2025.
how can I watch the matches?
Matches are streamed live on CAF TV, the official YouTube channel of the Confederation of African football.
What are the key objectives for the teams?
Here are some perspectives from coaches regarding their objectives:
| Team | Coach | Key Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | Kintu Mwera | To represent their country and compete against zone champions. |
| Malawi | Bridget chirwa | To represent the nation and region well. |
| South Africa | Ntombifuthi Khumalo | To defend their title and show the radiant future of women’s football. |
| Morocco | Nadia Jilaidi | To showcase Morocco’s investment in youth development. |
| Gambia | Amadou Jatta | To represent their people and country well. |
| Benin | DALA SEARIN RHino | To compete and make their nation proud. |
| Ghana | Joyce Boatey Agyei | To develop players and have fun while representing their country. |