Togo Hosts Youth Football Tournament with Six Nations Competing in “President Cup”
Togo will be the center of attention from April 19 to 27, 2014, as the country hosts the “President Cup,” a youth football tournament featuring the cadet teams of the Union of West African Football Associations (UFOA) B. Organized in conjunction with the country’s Independence Day celebrations, the tournament will showcase emerging talent from six nations: Benin, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and the host nation, Togo.
The tournament, which serves as an important platform for young players to gain international exposure, will see the junior teams battle it out for supremacy in a series of group-stage matches followed by semi-finals and a final. The competition is expected to attract significant attention from both local and international football fans.
Following a recent draw, the organizers have revealed the full program for the tournament. The junior Sparrowhawks, Togo’s under-17 team, will kick off the competition with a highly anticipated opening match against their counterparts from Benin. This will be followed by the encounter between Nigeria and Niger later in the afternoon.
Program
April 19, 2014
2 p.m. – Togo vs Benin
4 p.m. – Nigeria vs Niger
April 21, 2014
2 p.m. – Niger vs Mali
4 p.m. – Benin vs Ivory Coast
April 23, 2014
2 p.m. – Nigeria vs Mali
4 p.m. – Ivory Coast vs Togo
April 25, 2014
2 p.m. – 1st semi-final: 1st group B vs 2nd group A
4 p.m. – 2nd semi-final: 1st group A vs 2nd group B
April 27, 2014
2 p.m. – Classification match: Loser of 1st semi-final vs Loser of 2nd semi-final
4 p.m. – Final
The tournament will serve as a vital opportunity for the young players to showcase their skills and potentially attract attention from scouts and football clubs across the region. With the top teams advancing to the semi-finals, the competition promises to be thrilling, with national pride on the line.
The “President Cup” highlights Togo’s ongoing commitment to fostering football development at the youth level, offering a platform for young players to grow and thrive in competitive environments. As the host country, Togo’s team will be looking to make the most of their home advantage as they aim to secure the title.
