The opening ceremony for the 2025 CAF African Schools Championship is underway at the University of Ghana, featuring a vibrant display of African cultures to accompany the introduction of the participating national teams.
The tournament officially kicks off today, with host nation Ghana’s U-15 boys’ team set to face Uganda in the opening match.
Following the tournament draw held on Monday, April 22, 2025, Ghana was placed in Group A alongside South Africa and Algeria.
Group B will see Tanzania, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and the Democratic Republic of Congo competing for a spot in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, the first match in the U-15 Girls’ category has already taken place, with Uganda defeating South Africa.
The participating teams in the Girls’ competition include Ghana, Morocco, Uganda, Malawi, Benin, DR Congo, and The Gambia.
The tournament is being hosted at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium from April 23 to 26, 2025.
This third edition of the competition will feature eight nations competing in both the boys’ and girls’ U-15 categories.
Watch the opening ceremony below
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