CAF E-Learning
Data-driven football decisions
This learning pathway helps analysts, coaches, referee technology teams and technical staff understand how to collect, protect and apply football data across training, matches and competitions.
Department
Football Technology
Football Technology turns match data, video, scouting information and performance systems into practical football decisions. The department supports CAF and member associations with digital tools that improve technical work, competition quality and role-based access to reliable information.
PerformanceVideo, GPS and match intelligence
SystemsSecure platforms and role-based access
InnovationVAR, video support and emerging tools
Why Football Technology matters
Football Technology gives federations, clubs and technical teams the ability to work from evidence instead of guesswork. It connects analysts, coaches, referees, medical staff and administrators through shared digital standards, clear reporting and practical tools that can be used before, during and after competition.
Scope of work
- Performance analytics for players and teams
- Match data systems and live performance dashboards
- Video analysis, scouting, and technical reporting
- Technology strategy for stadium operations and training centers
Impact on African football
When technology is used well, coaches can plan better sessions, medical teams can monitor risk, analysts can identify patterns and administrators can manage competitions more efficiently. Across Africa, this creates a stronger foundation for talent development, professional standards and competitive progress.
Department Goals
Technology as a football development engine
Centralize football data
Build secure, standardized and role-based access to football data so CAF departments, instructors and specialists can work from reliable information.
Support technical performance
Use video, GPS, performance data and scouting tools to help coaches, analysts and technical teams improve player and team development.
Advance referee technology
Strengthen learning and implementation around VAR, video support systems and semi-automatic offside technology for modern competition delivery.
Connect staff categories
Create digital tools that help manage referees, coaches, doctors, instructors and other specialist groups in one CAF platform.
Available courses
Football Technology Fundamentals
A structured introduction to the digital systems, analysis tools and reporting practices used in modern football environments, supported by quizzes and resource links.
Starts: 2026-07-01 Open courseIntro to Performance Analytics
Learn how to collect, interpret and apply match data in a way that supports training design, player development and technical decision-making.
Starts: 2026-07-12 Open courseVideo Analysis for Coaches
Build practical workflows for video analysis, tactical review and player scouting, with a focus on clear communication for coaches and decision makers.
Starts: 2026-08-05 Open courseDigital Match Operations
Develop efficient match-day systems for data capture, reporting and operational coordination across stadium and competition environments.
Starts: 2026-09-02 Open courseReady to join this pathway?
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