The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe held discussions with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra as part of his visit during the CAF African Schools Football Championship.
Dr. Motsepe, accompanied by Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, met with President Mahama ahead of the championship finals at the University of Ghana. The high-level engagement underscored CAF’s commitment to developing football across the continent, with Ghana hosting multiple programs under the organization’s capacity-building initiatives.
The meeting took place during a significant weekend for African football administration, as Dr. Motsepe announced a complete leadership restructuring of CAF’s executive team.
Among the notable appointments was the elevation of Ghana’s Kurt Okraku to the position of second vice-president, replacing Ahmed Yahya in the role.
The new leadership structure ensures representation across all African regions as part of CAF’s vision for more inclusive governance, according to Dr. Motsepe following the executive reshuffle.
The tournament, held at the University of Ghana from 23 to 26 April 2025, brought together the best young talents from across Africa, celebrating excellence, unity, and the transformative power of football. Ghana’s U-15 Girls team delivered a spirited performance before the home crowd, defeating Uganda 2-0 to lift the continental title in their debut appearance at the finals.
The CAF delegation’s presence in Ghana also coincided with the conclusion of the CAF Young Reporters Programme, an initiative supported by Canal+ that will provide internship opportunities in France for selected graduates.
The African Schools Football Championship represents one of CAF’s flagship youth competitions, designed to discover and nurture talent from the grassroots level while promoting education alongside sporting excellence.
The tournament, now in its third consecutive season, has become a cornerstone of CAF’s broader strategy to make African football globally competitive and self-sustaining.
