TECNO and CAF Elevate Dream On The Field with “Future Star of Africa” Youth Sponsorship Initiative
#ethiopia | TECNO, the Official Global Partner of AFCON Morocco 2025, in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has expanded its flagship Dream On The Field charity program with the launch of the “Future Star of Africa” youth sponsorship initiative. This new phase marks a strategic shift from infrastructure development alone to direct, long-term investment in Africa’s emerging football talent.
Moving beyond pitch renovation, the initiative focuses on identifying and supporting promising male and female footballers aged 12 to 15 across the continent, providing structured development and sponsorship until they reach the age of 18. The program is designed to create clear, professional pathways for young players while allowing them to grow and thrive within their home countries.
The launch builds on the strong foundation of the Dream On The Field program, which has already delivered eight renovated football pitches, with seven additional projects currently underway. These efforts align with TECNO’s long-term vision to renovate 100 football pitches across Africa, establishing a sustainable ecosystem that connects grassroots infrastructure with elite player development.
The Future Star of Africa initiative combines CAF’s technical expertise with TECNO’s commitment to empowering young Africans. Talent identification will be conducted through a fair and professional process led by expert scouts, national youth coaches, and sports academics. Players will be evaluated not only on technical skill, but also on mindset, resilience, discipline, and leadership potential, ensuring the development of well-rounded athletes and future role models.
By integrating community infrastructure, long-term youth sponsorship, and professional development frameworks, the TECNO x CAF partnership demonstrates how purposeful collaboration can transform African football—expanding opportunities, strengthening communities, and shaping the continent’s next generation of football leaders.
#ethiopia | TECNO, the Official Global Partner of AFCON Morocco 2025, in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has expanded its flagship Dream On The Field charity program with the launch of the “Future Star of Africa” youth sponsorship initiative. This new phase marks a strategic shift from infrastructure development alone to direct, long-term investment in Africa’s emerging football talent.
Moving beyond pitch renovation, the initiative focuses on identifying and supporting promising male and female footballers aged 12 to 15 across the continent, providing structured development and sponsorship until they reach the age of 18. The program is designed to create clear, professional pathways for young players while allowing them to grow and thrive within their home countries.
The launch builds on the strong foundation of the Dream On The Field program, which has already delivered eight renovated football pitches, with seven additional projects currently underway. These efforts align with TECNO’s long-term vision to renovate 100 football pitches across Africa, establishing a sustainable ecosystem that connects grassroots infrastructure with elite player development.
The Future Star of Africa initiative combines CAF’s technical expertise with TECNO’s commitment to empowering young Africans. Talent identification will be conducted through a fair and professional process led by expert scouts, national youth coaches, and sports academics. Players will be evaluated not only on technical skill, but also on mindset, resilience, discipline, and leadership potential, ensuring the development of well-rounded athletes and future role models.
By integrating community infrastructure, long-term youth sponsorship, and professional development frameworks, the TECNO x CAF partnership demonstrates how purposeful collaboration can transform African football—expanding opportunities, strengthening communities, and shaping the continent’s next generation of football leaders.
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