African Coaches Connect (ACC) is thrilled to see the Confederation of African Football (CAF) bring together iconic legends and coaches for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Coaches Symposium in Abidjan on September 12th and 13th, 2024. This groundbreaking event showcases CAF’s dedication to fostering growth and excellence in African football.
At ACC, we firmly believe in the talent and capabilities of African coaches. Our Founder and President, Coach Eldred Sunju-Abbey, aptly states: “The future of African football lies in trusting our own coaches to lead our national teams. We must invest in their development and empower them to succeed.”
This symposium is a vital step towards achieving that vision. By uniting 50 national team coaches from CAF’s Member Associations, create a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and growth. We are confident this event will mark a turning point in African football history.
As we celebrate Côte d’Ivoire’s Emerse Faé and the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 title, we also recognize the achievements of Walid Regragui, Tarik Sektioui, Stephen Keshi, Desiree Ellis, Aliou Cissé, and many others. We are reminded of the immense talent and potential within our continent. It’s time to trust our own coaches to unlock that potential and propel African football to greater heights.
We applaud CAF for their leadership in organizing this symposium and their commitment to African football development. ACC is committed to supporting and partnering with CAF in developing African coaches and football. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this event will have on our beloved sport.
