Ghana’s U-15 teams land in Ouagadougou for 2025 CAF African Schools Championship WAFU-B qualifiers

Ghanas U-15 boys and girls national teams have arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship WAFU-B Qualifiers.

The delegation, consisting of 20 players in each squad, touched down on Saturday evening as preparations intensify for the competition set for December 14, 2025.

The qualifiers, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), form a key pillar of the continents long-term grassroots development agenda, designed to nurture emerging talents and expand youth football participation. The WAFU-B zone remains one of Africas strongest regions, featuring traditional football powerhouses including Ghana, Nigeria, Cte dIvoire, Benin, Niger, and hosts Burkina Faso.

Ghana enter this years edition with confidence, buoyed by their outstanding performance in the previous tournament. The girls team were crowned continental champions at the grand finals held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, while the boys team secured an impressive third-place finishfurther underscoring Ghanas influence in youth football development.

The 2025 qualifiers present another platform for Ghanas young talents to showcase their skills, sustain the nations proud football tradition, and compete for a place at the CAF African Schools Championship continental finals.

Now in its fourth edition, the African Schools Football Championship has previously been hosted in Cte dIvoire, Togo, and Niger, and continues to serve as a vital pathway for school-aged footballers seeking national and international exposure.