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CECAFA delegates visit FIFA Talent Academy in Djibouti

CECAFA delegates visit FIFA Talent Academy in Djibouti

 Djibouti continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Africa’s emerging football development hubs as high‑profile delegates attending the CECAFA Elective General Assembly toured the FIFA Talent Academy in Djibouti City...

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Delegates from the CECAFA Elective General Assembly recently toured the FIFA Talent Academy in Djibouti City, solidifying Djibouti’s reputation as a burgeoning football development hub. The visit highlighted Djibouti’s significant investment in youth football and its commitment to the sport’s sustainable future.

  • Gelson Fernandes, FIFA’s Director of Member Associations for Africa, praised Djibouti as the leading East African country in implementing the FIFA Talent Development project.
  • The delegation included influential figures such as Gusau Ibrahim Musa, President of WAFU-B and head of the Nigeria Football Federation, and Lamin Kaba Bajo, President of WAFU-A and the Gambia Football Federation.
  • Djibouti’s academy was described by Mr. Faizal Sidat, President of the Mozambique Football Federation, as a "blueprint for Africa’s future."

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