As part of its "Kick and Learn" program, CAF paid a visit to the Lycée Classique de Cocody in Abidjan, on the fringes of the 34th edition of the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023.
Through the participation of young people and learners, this initiative seeks to increase awareness in the community. Football luminaries Salomon Kalou (Cote d'Ivoire), Hérita Ilunga (DR Congo), and Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria) were among those present at the event, which was introduced by CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba.
Several instructional workshops—both with and without a football—are part of the program. In addition, the CAF legends had the chance to emphasize the educational benefits of football to 150 young students from various secondary schools in the Ivorian capital by sharing their experiences, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
"Since the arrival of President Motsepe at CAF, education has been one of our top priorities. We now have the CAF African Schools Championship, which is played every year. Education is key for us, and we're going to use football to convey everyone to school. Through football, we want to keep our children busy, give them societal values, discipline and organisation" said the CAF General Secretary.
Dr. Patrice Motsepe's 10-point agenda for CAF, which highlights the transformative social and educational benefits of African football, is the focus of the "Kick and Learn" campaign. Mr. Omar DIOP, the Côte d'Ivoire Country Director of UNESCO, was also present at the ceremony.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola