Ghana’s Patrick Akoto has been appointed General Coordinator for the CAF African Schools Football Championship WAFU B Qualifier in Burkina Faso.
A widely respected figure in Ghanaian football circles, Akoto’s administrative journey has been marked by consistency and versatility. He transitioned from key roles, including Communications Director of Medeama SC, Communications Manager of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), and Administrative Manager of the Ghana Olympics Committee (GOC).
He currently works with the Communications Department of the Ghana Football Association, contributing significantly to the Association’s media operations and strategic communication efforts.
His latest assignment in Burkina Faso places him at the heart of one of CAF’s flagship grassroots programmes, the African Schools Football Championship, a competition dedicated to nurturing young talent, expanding football participation and strengthening school sports across the continent.
Meanwhile, Ghana will participate in the WAFU-B qualifiers with both the U-15 boys’ and girls’ national teams. The two squads, each made up of 20 players, arrived in Ouagadougou on Saturday ahead of the tournament scheduled from December 1 to December 4, 2025.
The competition will feature powerhouse nations including Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Benin, Niger and hosts Burkina Faso, all vying for qualification to the continental finals.
Ghana enters the tournament with renewed confidence following the girls’ team’s historic continental triumph and the boys’ impressive third-place finish in the previous edition.
Akoto’s appointment adds to Ghana’s strong presence at this year’s championship and reflects the nation’s continued leadership in football development within the sub-region and beyond.
