Ghana’s all-time leading scorer,Asamoah Gyan has expressed his admiration for the CAF African Schools Football Championship, calling it a critical competition that supports football development in Africa.
He believes the tournament provides a strong foundation for young talents to grow, combining competitive international football with education.
The competition which is the third edition will be staged in Ghana from 23-26 April 2025., where the defending champions, six Zonal Qualifiers and hosts Ghana, will contest for the honour of being crowned African champions.
Speaking to CAF media team, Gyan said “The CAF African Schools Football Championship is undoubtedly one of CAF’s most critical competitions that supports football development. African football has scaled to great heights in recent years thanks to CAF’s efforts to develop African football.
“I am glad to see that such progress is supported by a strong foundation in this tournament, which is not only a launch pad for talent, but a unique gathering of talented youngsters for an opportunity to play competitive international football that is supported by education,” he concluded.
Gyan joins Abedi Pele and Amanda Dlamini as notable ambassadors for the CAF African Schools Football Championship.
This esteemed group will provide guidance, mentorship, and support to young footballers, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.