Africa: CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (‘Gift’) to Kick-Off in Cecafa Region in January Aimed At Developing Women’s Football in Africa

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is organizing the inaugural CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, featuring eight teams from CECAFA Member Associations to promote women’s football development. The competition aims to showcase young female footballers, enhance player capacity, and advance women’s football at regional and continental levels, aligning with CAF’s strategy to empower the next generation of female footballers and promote gender equality. The tournament will be broadcasted by Azam TV and CAF TV, include coaching courses and media workshops, and feature community events like a girls football festival and health campaigns to leave a lasting impact in Tanzania.

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