Technical Directors and experts from 17 African Member Associations (MAs) gathered in Accra on Tuesday to observe training sessions of the U13 and U15 Boys and Girls teams.
These young talents, part of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Elite Talent Identification pilot program launched last year, showcased their skills and potential under the watchful eyes of the continent’s football authorities.
Technical Directors and experts from 17 African MAs observed training sessions of U13 & U15 Boys and Girls teams in Accra on Tuesday.
The pool of Talent developers, Coaches and players who took part in the sessions were from the GFA’s Elite Talent Identification pilot program… pic.twitter.com/ofNrckZHvF
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On Wednesday, the Boys Under-15 team is scheduled to face Attram de Visser, while the Girls team will compete against the Greater Accra Under-15 Regional team at Union Park, University of Ghana.
These matches mark a significant milestone for the Academy teams from Winkogo, Upper East Region, as they play their inaugural competitive games in Accra since the inception of the pioneering GFA Elite Academy.
During the five-day workshop in Ghana, FIFA officials and representatives from the 17 MAs are keenly observing the matches to assess the level and quality of players groomed under the GFA’s Elite Academy.
These exhibition games are integral to providing a competitive platform for young players to grow and excel, aligning with FIFA’s Talent Development Strategy (TDS) aimed at enhancing global youth football standards.
Under the guidance of the TDS, the GFA Elite Academy project aims to accelerate the development of elite youth players nationwide, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and mentoring to compete both domestically and internationally in future tournaments.
