The CAF Capacity Building Programme, one of the key building blocks of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental, held a successful week-long educational program in Zanzibar on the sidelines of the Continental Finals currently underway on the island.More than 160 youngsters graduated from the program this week.##NAJAVA_MECA_8117932##Africa’s top legends, including CAF Legends Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Adebayor, Amanda Dlamini, and Abdi Kassim, were among those who joined the graduation ceremony.The CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals kicked off this week on Tuesday, and the final will be played on Friday, May 25, 2024, at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.The Capacity Building Programme focuses on skills and development targeting school kids and aspiring officers.The programs include the Young Referees Programme, Young Medical Officer Programme, Young Reporters Programme, CAF D License Coaching Course, and CAF Safeguarding, all led by CAF, with invited industry experts educating and equipping the youngsters.The man who A-Demolished Leverkusen and his rise to gloryCAF Third Vice-President Souleiman Waberi, who attended the graduation program, congratulated the participants.“The graduation marks another milestone in the ever-developing story of African football. Young Africans – some still in their tender teenage years – from across the continent have been equipped to take the African game to even greater heights. This speaks to the visionary leadership of CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, in developing future African leaders. Not only is this another groundbreaking initiative by CAF, but it also sets an exemplary position that African football is setting for the continent to follow suit in ensuring that youth in Africa are educated and empowered,” Waberi said.The ceremony was also attended by representatives from CECAFA, COSAFA, and the Tanzanian Football Federation, among other key football stakeholders.The CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals continue today.Matches are being streamed live on CAF’s official YouTube channel, CAF TV, with exclusive behind-the-scenes content available across CAF’s digital platforms.Black Star goes to Texas: Ghanaian forward will try his luck at MLS
