By Staff Reporter
The CAF African Schools Football Championship continental finals were held over the weekend, with Ghana’s U-15 Girls team and Tanzania’s U-15 Boys team being crowned champions at the University of Ghana in Accra.
According to CAF, Ghana’s U-15 Girls delivered a spirited performance in front of an electrified home crowd, defeating Uganda 2-0 to lift the continental title in their debut appearance at the finals.
Their victory marks a proud moment for Ghanaian youth football, showcasing the nation’s bright future on the African stage.
Tanzania’s U-15 Boys successfully defended their title, overcoming a strong Senegal side in a penalty shootout after a fiercely contested 0-0 stalemate.
The tournament, held over four days, brought together the best young talent from across the continent, celebrating excellence, unity and the transformative power of football.
The conclusion of the competition marked its third successive season and was attended by CAF president Patrice Motsepe and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
CAF said the Ghana Boys U-15 also secured a podium finish after overcoming Uganda in the third-place play-off, while former champions in the girls’ division, South Africa also secured a bronze medal after edging Morocco 2-1.
“Saturday’s final marks yet another successful season of Africa’s largest schools football competition and continues to form a key component to achieving CAF President, Dr Motsepe’s bold vision of making African football globally competitive and self-sustaining,” it said.
CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 Individual Awards:
Girls:
Top Scorer: Pulane Moloi (South Africa)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Precious Akenguwie (Ghana)
Player of the Tournament: Jennifer Awuku (Ghana)
Fair Play Team: Morocco
Boys:
Top Scorer: John Andor (Ghana), Ingatus Cyril Acquah Hagan (Ghana)
Player of the Tournament: Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Rajabu Manyelezi (Tanzania)
Fair Play Team: Tanzania
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