The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) officials have welcomed the recent Zonal Unions tactical workshop held in Cairo, Egypt.Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the workshop that took place May 29–30 at the Movenpick Media City Hotel attracted over 40 members from all six Zones in Africa.##NAJAVA_MECA_8088862##Auka John Gecheo, the CECAFA Executive Director, said the workshop that brought together all zones under one roof was very fruitful and insightful. “This is the first time this was done, and hopefully, this is the beginning of greater things in the Zone,” added Gecheo.The CECAFA Competitions Manager, Yusuf Mossi, also made it clear that having this kind of workshop for the first time was a clear testimony of better things to come. “We are definitely moving forward if we can have such a workshop with all Zones discussing to map out strategies,” added Mossi.Jean Sseninde, the Women’s Football Development Manager, said the workshop was very insightful and helped all members continue educating themselves as they work for further progress and development in football.The two-day tactical workshop focused on practical steps that will lead to accelerated development and stronger cooperation between CAF and the Zonal Unions.Sarah Mukuna, CAF Director of Member Associations, thanked all the staff of the six Zones for attending the workshop, which is part of the commitment made by CAF Leadership under President Dr. Patrice Motsepe to strengthen the Zonal Unions and also enhance capacity through knowledge exchange.The other staff from the CECAFA secretariat who attended the workshop include Andrew Oryada (Marketing and Communications Manager), Baraka Kizuguto (Football Development Manager), Deocratias Meso (Finance Manager), Ali Ahmed (Head of Referees department), and CECAFA Administrator Veronica Lusichi.City Stars welcome trio ahead of clash with Ulinzi, Posta eye redemption