The CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals concluded with a memorable celebration of African youth football on Friday, May 24, as CAF wrapped up the four-day competition in Zanzibar.
A packed Amaan Stadium witnessed history as Tanzania were crowned champions in the boys’ division after defeating Guinea in front of their home supporters. South Africa also triumphed, becoming champions in the girls’ division with a dramatic 1-1 (5-4 on penalties) victory over Morocco.
The tournament which kicked off from May 21st to 24th on the Tanzanian island, culminated with the presence of CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, who earlier visited the Zanzibar State House to meet H.E. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi.
Before the finals, a strong contest for the bronze medal took place. Uganda showed resilience, defeating hosts Tanzania in the girls’ third-place play-off. In the boys’ bronze medal contest, Senegal and Benin played to a balanced draw that was decided by penalties, with Senegal emerging victorious.
The CAF African Schools Football Championship concluded another impactful season of celebrating and developing African youth football across all aspects of the game.
Final Day Results and Individual Awards:
CAF African Schools Football Championship Final Day Results
Third Place Play-Off
Girls:
Uganda 1 – 0 Tanzania
Boys:
Senegal (5) 0 – 0 (3) Benin
Final
Girls:
Morocco (4) 1 – 1 (5) South Africa
Boys:
Guinea 0 – 1 Tanzania
Individual Awards
Fair Play
Girls: Gambia
Boys: South Africa
Best Goalkeeper
Girls: Sphumelele Zibula (South Africa)
Boys: Mujahid Juma (Tanzania)
Top Scorer
Girls: Shadia Nabrye (Uganda) – 3 Goals
Boys: Asmara Keita (Guinea) – 3 Goals
Best Player
Girls: Meryem Oubella (Morocco)
Boys: Abel Samson (Tanzania)
