The Gambia is set to host the ASFC WAFU A 2025 programme from 23–28 November 2025, bringing together young referees, young reporters, community coaches, and youth athletes for a week of intensive training, workshops, and football competitions under the auspices of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The week-long event, which aligns with CAF’s vision to Engage, Encourage and Educate, will feature technical development programmes, safeguarding workshops, digital drills, youth football festivals, and the highly anticipated regional football competitions.
Programme Overview
Sunday, 23 November 2025
The activities will kick off with the Community Coach Clinic, designed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of grassroots and community-based coaches. Sessions will run throughout the day, providing practical and theory-based training.
Monday, 24 November 2025
The day will see the arrival of delegations, followed by the continuation of the Community Coach Clinic. Young reporters will also begin their workshop sessions focused on sports journalism fundamentals and media ethics.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
A busy day featuring multiple workshops:
• Young Referees’ Workshop
• Young Reporters’ Workshop
• Community Coach Clinic
• Digital Drill for U16 students
Teams are also expected to arrive for upcoming matches, followed later in the day by Football Analysis (2 hours) and the Protect the Dream youth engagement session.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
The programme intensifies with:
• Safeguarding Workshop aimed at protecting young athletes
• Football Analysis (1 hour)
• Digital Drill (20 U16 students)
• Young Reporters’ Practical Workshop
• Young Referees’ Workshop
The day will close with a vibrant Grassroots Football Festival featuring youth teams.
Thursday, 27 November 2025 – Day 1 of Competitions
Official football competitions begin with:
• Group Stage Matches
• Ongoing Young Referees’ Workshop
• Community Coach Clinic
• Football Analysis Session (1 hour)
• Young Reporters’ Practical Workshop
Friday, 28 November 2025 – Day 2 of Competitions & Closing
The final day will feature:
• Semi-finals and Finals of the ASFC WAFU A competition
• Young Referees’ Workshop
• Community Coach Clinic
• TotalEnergies Workshop (2 hours)
• Young Reporters’ Practical Workshop
The ceremony will conclude with a grand closing ceremony celebrating participants, partners, and the spirit of African youth football development.
A Week of Empowerment and Regional Collaboration
This year’s ASFC WAFU A programme highlights CAF’s commitment to developing the next generation of football leaders—on and off the pitch. From coaching and officiating to youth safeguarding and sports media, the activities are designed to strengthen football structures across West Africa.
Media houses are invited to cover this major continental development programme live in Banjul. Full schedules, interview opportunities, and accreditation details can be provided upon request.
For Media Enquiries
Email: schooloffootball@cafonline.com
Organisation: CAF School of Football
