The Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr. Samson Adamu, representing CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, officially inaugurated and handed over the newly constructed Dr. Motsepe Block to the administration of Libya One Primary School in Munuki Block, Juba City.
The handover ceremony was attended by the President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Mr. Francis Amin Michael,
members of the Federation’s Board and the SSFF Secretary General, Mr. Bak Athian Bak Madut. The school project was supported by CAF and the Motsepe Foundation.
Speaking during the ceremony, Mr. Francis Amin Michael thanked CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his continued support for football development in South Sudan and for supporting the construction of the school facility.
He said the project would benefit the pupils of Libya One Primary School and encouraged teachers and parents to support learners who show an interest in football. He urged them to help young people develop their talents and pursue opportunities to represent South Sudan in sporting activities.
For his part, CAF Acting General Secretary Mr. Samson Adamu said CAF would continue supporting sport across Africa, with particular emphasis on sports development in schools.
He said schools are the foundation of the future of African sport and stressed the importance of providing young people with opportunities, facilities and support to develop their sporting abilities.
The Headteacher of Libya One Primary School, Mr. Machiel Goyeha, welcomed the support from CAF and the South Sudan Football Federation. He said sports infrastructure in schools is essential for identifying and developing young talent.
Mr. Goyeha thanked CAF and the SSFF for investing in the school and called for continued support for sports and other educational activities.
