Kamara Ibrahim Aims to Restore Ivory Coast’s Junior Football Glory
Kamara Ibrahim, the newly appointed coach of the Ivory Coast Under-20 football team, has set his sights on restoring the country’s reputation in youth football. Speaking about his vision, Kamara emphasized the importance of developing a strong future for Ivorian football across all categories.
“I want to help ensure a good future for Ivorian football,” Kamara said. “Ivory Coast is a reservoir of talent. It’s up to us to ensure that Ivorian football is consistently at the highest level in all categories.”
Kamara, who succeeded Amani Yao, has a strong track record in youth football. The 2013 Africa Cadet Cup champion, Kamara led the Under-17 team to the quarter-finals of the U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Now, with the Under-20 team, he hopes to build on these achievements and take the next step in his coaching career.
The coach’s immediate goal is to guide the Elephants to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal, a competition he is determined to qualify for. Kamara’s aspirations are clear: to build a competitive team capable of challenging for continental glory and continuing Ivory Coast’s legacy in youth football.
Currently, the team is on track, having secured qualification for the second round of qualifiers following Guinea-Bissau’s withdrawal. This weekend, the Elephants will face Mali’s Aiglons in a friendly match in Abidjan, which will provide a valuable opportunity for Kamara to assess his squad’s progress and further develop team chemistry.
Kamara’s vision for the future is centered around nurturing young talent and ensuring that Ivory Coast’s footballing success is sustainable for years to come.
