Togo Coach Attends FIFA Seminar on Africa’s World Cup Performance
Tchanilé Tchakala, coach of Togo’s national team, is currently in Cairo participating in a FIFA evaluation seminar focused on analyzing Africa’s performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He joins other African national coaches and technical directors at the event.
🎯 Seminar Objective
The seminar, organized by FIFA and led by Thierry Regenass, Director of Member Associations and Development, aims to:
Assess the performance of African teams in Brazil.
Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Share strategies for future tournaments.
🌍 Africa’s World Cup Highlights
Algeria: Reached the round of 16 for the first time in history, impressively taking eventual champions Germany to extra time before losing 2-1.
Nigeria: Also reached the round of 16, but were defeated 2-0 by France.
Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Ghana: All eliminated in the group stage.
🔍 Why It Matters
This gathering provides an opportunity for African football leadership to:
Learn from Brazil 2014.
Improve preparations for future global competitions.
Elevate the continent’s competitiveness on the world stage.
The participation of coaches like Tchakala reflects Togo’s interest in aligning with FIFA’s development goals and enhancing its international football ambitions.