CAF
CAF President Ahmad to grace Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup final
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad will grace the final of the 2019 Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup on August 30th in Asmara, Eritrea.
Abraham Esayas Abraham, President of the Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF) confirmed the development on Saturday.
“I received an email from CAF indicating that President Ahmad will arrive in Asmara on August 28th where he will attend the final and depart on August 31st,” said Esayas.
The ENFF President said it is good news that the CAF President will once again come to Eritrea this time to witness talent among the youngsters in the region.
“We have also invited all Presidents of Cecafa member nations and so far five have confirmed they will attend the finals,” added Esayas.
The Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup, the first of it’s kind in Africa has been funded by FIFA. The tournament has attracted hosts Eritrea, Burundi, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Tanzania.