Amokachi Headlines CAF Tactical Panel to Unpack U20 AFCON Stars and Systems
By IDNN Africa Football Analysis Desk
Nigerian football icon Daniel Amokachi will take center stage this weekend as he leads the CAF Technical Study Group in a deep-dive tactical review of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt.
The special media briefing, scheduled for Sunday, May 11, will be held at the 30 June Stadium and will feature insights from a high-powered panel of coaches, scouts, and analysts.
“This is a golden opportunity to shape the future of African football by spotlighting our brightest young stars,” Amokachi said ahead of the event.
🎓 Elite Minds, Tactical Focus
Amokachi will be joined by notable figures including:
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Walter Steenbok – South African Football Association’s Head of Scouting
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Mohamed Magassouba – Former head coach of Mali and DR Congo
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Romain Albaric – FC Sion international scout
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Bennard Yao Kumordzi – K.R.C. Genk youth analyst and ex-Ghana international
Together, the team will present a detailed review of:
✅ Emerging tactical trends
✅ High-performing team structures
✅ Breakout players to watch
✅ Scouting metrics across positions
⚽ Amokachi’s Perspective
As a former Nigeria international with World Cup and Premier League experience, Amokachi brings credibility and a sharp technical lens to the conversation.
He hinted that his analysis will pay close attention to attacking transitions, pressing systems, and the flair of individual talents who have lit up the group stages.
“This generation is fearless. They’re technically sound, and tactically aware. Our job is to decode what the future of African football will look like,” Amokachi added.
🌍 Scouting for the Future
With several European clubs and scouts attending, the panel’s analysis will influence both coaching decisions and player opportunities. It will also shape CAF’s development curriculum and national youth strategies across the continent.
This year’s tournament has already seen standout displays from the likes of Ghana’s Emmanuel Appiah, Senegal’s Samba Ndiaye, and Nigeria’s own Salim Fago.
The panel’s findings will be compiled into CAF’s official technical report, which is used to benchmark national youth systems and improve talent pipelines continent-wide.
📌 The briefing starts at 11:30 AM local time (8:30 GMT) on Sunday. For fans, coaches, and scouts — this is must-watch content.
