The Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has announced that Sébastien Desabre, the national team coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be attending its Strategic Conference from October 7 to 9 in Santa Maria, Cape Verde. The conference will bring together coaches from the 54 CAF member associations, football legends, and other stakeholders to discuss the development of African football. Desabre will be joined by other notable coaches, including Bubista of Cape Verde and Hossam Hassan of Egypt.
The CAF Strategic Conference aims to accelerate the development of football on the continent, with a focus on the 2026 World Cup and the roadmap for African football development by 2030. The conference will feature discussions on the performance of African teams in the 2026 World Cup and the challenges they faced. Desabre, who led the DR Congo national team to the round of 16 in their first World Cup appearance in 52 years, is expected to share his insights and experiences.
Other coaches attending the conference include Mohamed Ouahbi of Morocco, who led the Atlas Lions to the quarterfinals, and Bubista, who guided Cape Verde to a historic performance in their first World Cup appearance. Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan, a former player and now coach of the Pharaons, will also be in attendance, sharing his experience and insights on Egypt's first World Cup win.
The conference will also feature a roundtable discussion with Arsène Wenger, the Director of Football Development at FIFA and former Arsenal coach. Wenger will be joined by several coaches who have achieved remarkable success with their national teams. The discussion will focus on the secrets behind their success and how they can be replicated across the continent.
The CAF Strategic Conference is expected to provide a platform for coaches and stakeholders to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and develop strategies for improving African football. With the 2026 World Cup having concluded, the conference will provide an opportunity for teams to reflect on their performance and plan for future tournaments.
Sébastien Desabre's attendance at the conference is significant, given his success with the DR Congo national team. His participation will provide valuable insights into the team's performance and the challenges they faced in the World Cup. The conference will also provide an opportunity for Desabre to network with other coaches and learn from their experiences.
The conference will conclude with a roadmap for African football development by 2030, which will be presented to the CAF member associations. The roadmap is expected to outline the key strategies and initiatives that will be implemented to improve football on the continent. The conference will be a crucial step towards achieving the goals set out in the roadmap and ensuring the continued growth and development of African football.
Key points
- Sébastien Desabre, DR Congo's national team coach, to attend CAF's Strategic Conference in Cape Verde.
- Conference aims to accelerate African football development, with focus on 2026 World Cup and 2030 roadmap.
- Coaches from 54 CAF member associations, football legends, and stakeholders to attend the conference.
