By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi claimed African youth football has matured tactically and mentally, Prompt News reports.
Amokachi is one of the members of the CAF Technical Study Group for the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
“People often say African football is growing, but I always tell them it has already grown,” he was quoted by CAFonline.
“If it hadn’t, we wouldn’t have so many top African players competing all over the world.”
The former Everton striker who is also a trained coach, said one of the standout signs of progress is the composure of the coaches.
“In the past, young African coaches would bark instructions non-stop. I’ve been there myself — shouting from the touchline,” he recalled.
“But now, even when teams are behind, coaches stay composed. They communicate with clarity and confidence. That’s a major step forward.”
