History was made at the University of Ghana on Saturday, 26 April as Ghana’s U-15 Girls team and Tanzania’s U-15 Boys team were crowned champions of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals following thrilling final matches in Accra.
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.
Meanwhile, Tanzania’s U-15 Boys successfully defended their title, overcoming a strong Senegal side in a dramatic penalty shootout after a fiercely contested 0-0 stalemate.
The tournament, held at the University of Ghana from 23 to 26 April 2025, brought together the best young talents from across Africa, celebrating excellence, unity, and the transformative power of football.
The successful conclusion of the four-day competition which marks is third successive season was attended by CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe alongside Ghana Head of State, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama who jointly handed over the titles to both teams.
The Ghana Boys U-15 also secured a podium finish on Saturday 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.
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
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Rajabu Manyelezi (Tanzania)
Fair Play Team: Tanzania
