African Coaches League

The African Coaches League has continued to demonstrate how sports and social activities can be powerful tools for addressing poverty, empowering youths, and promoting sustainable community development across Africa.

Through purposeful play coaching, mentorship, education, and community engagement programs, we have been able to discourage drug abuse, truancy, bullying, unemployment, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and other forms of juvenile delinquency among young people.

Our efforts are focused on creating opportunities, building responsible leaders, promoting peace, and inspiring hope in underserved communities. Beyond the game, we are using sports as a platform to unite people, strengthen values, encourage discipline, and equip youths with the mindset and skills needed to become positive contributors to society.

At the African Coaches League, we believe that empowering youths through sports and social impact initiatives is a strategic pathway toward reducing poverty, promoting inclusion, and building a better future for Africa and humanity.

Thanks to Coaches Across Continents for your support.

At the African Coaches League, we are incredibly proud of Ezirim Chinedu for receiving their Play Every Day Certificate from Coaches Across Continents (CAC).

This campaign was implemented throughout the month of March, and we played an active role in its delivery and success. To date, 26 coaches from 20 organisations around the world have delivered games, positively impacting over 12,000 young people.

One of the greatest successes of the campaign is that, collectively, we have educated 157 new coaches and peer leaders to use these games, creating a sustainable model for long-term community impact.

Announcement & Mentorship Training Opportunity!

We are proud to announce that the African Coaches League is partnering with the U.S. Soccer Foundation for a Coach-Mentor Training Program.

Through this strategic partnership, the U.S. Soccer Foundation is supporting our network with its impactful Coach–Mentor Training Program, a powerful initiative designed to strengthen coaching effectiveness and deepen positive community impact across Africa.

🧭 Key Topics of Focus
▫️Understanding you, your youth, and the community
▫️Developing your team code and culture
▫️Modeling and teaching empath
▫️Making the connection
▫️Strengthening the connection
▫️Sustaining the connection
▫️Honoring the connection

🎓 Certification
Participants from the African Coaches League©️who successfully complete this program will receive a Coach–Mentor Certificate of Completion from the U.S. Soccer Foundation.

👥 Participation Details
• Limited to 30 African Coaches League©️across the 🌍
• Registration is strictly first come, first served

🗓 Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (West Africa Time)
💻 Venue: via Zoom

Together, let’s keep building stronger coaches, stronger leaders, and stronger communities across Africa.

Thanks to the entire team of the U.S. Soccer Foundation.

Ezirim Chinedu
Global Coordinator,
African Coaches League©️

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Presenting “ITRI”, the Official Match ⚽️ Ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation of African Football CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025!

Designed with iconic Moroccan zellij geometric motifs, ITRI celebrates the nation’s rich artistic heritage.

This stunning match ball will make its first appearance when the tournament kicks off on 21 December 2025.

Inspired by Morocco’s centuries-old tradition of zellij famous for its detailed and elegant mosaic patterns. ITRI embodies the spirit, unity, and passion that define African football.

Its name also honors the star on the Moroccan flag, echoing the star-shaped designs deeply rooted in traditional zellij craftsmanship.

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CAF and PUMA unveil Official Match Ball ‘ITRI’ for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (‘CAF’), in partnership with leading global sports brand PUMA, have unveiled the Official Match Ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.

We are deeply honored and filled with gratitude to have implemented this transformative project in Kabusa Village, Abuja. A community that truly embodies the spirit of Purposeful Play and Local Solutions for Global Goals.

Partnering with Coaches Across Continents (CAC) in this impactful journey has once again reaffirmed our shared commitment to using sport as a tool for education, empowerment, and social transformation. The enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience displayed by the participating coaches were nothing short of inspiring, proving that change truly begins on the field and grows within the community.

Together, we are nurturing leaders, fostering inclusion, and empowering voices that will continue to make meaningful contributions across Africa and beyond.

A heartfelt thank you to the CAC team, facilitators, and every coach who made this initiative a resounding success. The African Coaches League remains steadfast in our mission to build stronger communities through sport, mentorship, and human development.

Gratitude and Growth Through Purposeful Play! ⚽📚

We are deeply grateful to Nick Gates, Nick D'Onofrio, Ernestine Kwulleh Kom, Ezirim Chinedu Kennedy, and Enoch Mutfwang from Coaches Across Continents for an incredible and impactful Onfield Coach Training Program held from:

📆 Monday, 3rd to Friday to 7th November 2025 at
📍Peseli Football Pitch, Kabusa Village, Abuja, 🇳🇬.

The 5-day program was a powerful learning experience designed to empower coaches through:

▫️HeadSAFE – protecting brain health by reducing heading in training.

▫️Child Rights Through Play – promoting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

▫️Menstrual Hygiene Management – breaking stigma and encouraging open discussions.

▫️Play Every Day – creating safe, inclusive, and fun learning environments.

▫️Purposeful Play Methodology – empowering coaches and learners to solve problems and become changemakers through sport.

This initiative truly embodied Play for Development and Local Solutions for Global Goals, reminding us how football can drive positive social impact and community transformation.

A heartfelt appreciation to all the coaches who participated and shared their energy, passion, and commitment to shaping a better world through sport. Together, we’re building leaders who use play as a tool for progress.