Nigeria’s secondary school boys and girls teams have been drawn to compete against various opponents in the qualifying stage of the CAF African Schools Football Championship.

In the men’s category, Nigeria’s boys team will compete against Togo and Ghana in Group A, while Group B includes Burkina Faso and Benin Republic.

For the girls’ category, the same groupings apply. Nigeria is placed in Group A and will face Togo and Ghana at the zonal level. Burkina Faso and Benin Republic will battle it out in Group B.

The WAFU-B zonal tournament is set to take place in Lomé, Togo, from November 23 to 26, 2023.

Six teams from West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) will vie for victory to determine the sole representative of the zone in the main tournament in April 2024.

The 2023-24 tournament marks the second edition of the championship, following its inception in 2022.

The CAF African Schools Football Championship is a prestigious youth football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Nigeria Schools FA is also working towards setting up a partnership with English Schools FA x other schools FA'S across europe x Africa.
So we can expose our Nigeria public, schools to international competitions, CAF schools tournaments n lots more opportunities.#Grassroots pic.twitter.com/6mmy07kkwj

— David Doherty (@ddoherty05) September 29, 2023

It provides a platform for secondary school teams from various African countries to showcase their talent and compete on a continental level.

The championship typically includes both boys’ and girls’ categories, allowing young footballers to demonstrate their skills and teamwork.

It features a series of qualification stages at the zonal level, with teams from different countries vying for the opportunity to represent their zone in the main tournament.

The tournament not only promotes the growth of football at the grassroots level but also fosters unity and friendly competition among African nations.

It serves as a significant stepping stone for young talents who aspire to play professionally and represents an exciting opportunity for football fans to witness the future stars of African football in action.

Each edition of the championship brings together talented young players and coaches, contributing to the development and promotion of the sport across the continent.

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Last Updated on September 30, 2023 1:23 pm by footballrover