Founded by Franck Kanouté • Senegalese international

CASAMANCE
LEGACY
ACADEMY

Discipline • Hard work • Respect • Ambition

Shaping tomorrow's champions, in Casamance, for Senegal and the world.

Our vision

The mission of Casamance Legacy Academy is to develop young talent in Casamance by offering them a structured, professional and educational environment.

We believe football is a powerful tool to shape not only better players, but also better people. Through respect, discipline, hard work, humility and team spirit, we want to support every young player in their sporting and personal development.

Our ambition is to become a benchmark for youth development in Casamance, Senegal and West Africa, while building bridges to professional football at national and international level.

Our vision is to start as a modern, structured and professional football school, then grow step by step into a true academy: one of the best in Senegal and a model for youth development in West Africa.

Programmes

Programmes & age groups

The academy welcomes young players aged 8 to 15, split into three age groups so that training is adapted to each stage of their development.

Ages

8 to 15 years old

Location

Ziguinchor, Senegal

Frequency

2 to 3 training sessions per week

Start

November 2026

U10

Ages 8 - 10

Introduction, love of the game, coordination and motor skills

U12

Ages 11 - 12

Technical learning and first team fundamentals

U15

Ages 13 - 15

Technical, tactical and athletic development

The exact training venue and schedule are shared with families upon registration.

Our story

Casamance Legacy Academy was born from the wish of Franck Kanouté, a Senegalese professional footballer from Ziguinchor, to give back to his region some of what football has given him.

Having grown up in Casamance before pursuing his career in Europe, he knows the obstacles many young talents face in accessing quality facilities and real opportunities.

The academy was created with a clear goal: to give young people from the region a professional environment in which they can grow as athletes, as people and as students.

Franck Kanouté

Originally from Ziguinchor, Franck Kanouté is a Senegalese professional footballer and a senior international for Senegal.

After nearly five years at the Juventus FC academy in Italy, he went on to play for several European clubs, including Pescara and Ascoli in Italy, Cercle Brugge in Belgium, Sochaux in France, Partizan Belgrade in Serbia and, today, FK Radnički Niš.

Through Casamance Legacy Academy, he wants to pass on his experience, knowledge and network to give the young talents of Casamance the best possible opportunities to develop and succeed.

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Why Casamance?

Casamance is a land of passion, culture and talent. For generations it has produced young players with exceptional potential. Yet many of them have never had access to modern facilities, professional coaching or the opportunities they need to fulfil their dreams.

Casamance Legacy Academy was created to change that. We want to make Casamance a reference for youth football in West Africa and build a real bridge to professional football, in Senegal and abroad.

Because every big dream deserves a real opportunity.

Our mission

Identify young talent in Casamance

Provide high-quality football coaching

Support the personal and educational development of our players

Promote respect, discipline and hard work

Prepare young players for the demands of modern football

Create pathways to professional football

Build partnerships with clubs and institutions

Our values

Respect

Respect for oneself, teammates, coaches, opponents and the rules of the game.

Discipline

Success comes from daily work, rigour and commitment.

Excellence

Always striving to improve and reach the highest possible level.

Team spirit

Collective success always comes before individual achievements.

A project in development

Casamance Legacy Academy is currently in its founding phase and completing its administrative registration.

Our priority is to build a serious, professional and sustainable organisation before sporting activities officially begin.

We have chosen to set up all official administrative and financial structures (legal registration receipt, bank account) before asking for a single donation, in order to guarantee full transparency to our partners and donors.

The first training sessions and programmes are scheduled to start in November 2026.

We thank all the families, partners, institutions and supporters who already believe in this vision.

Our motto

Training today's talents, building tomorrow's leaders.

Together, let's build the future of football in Casamance.

Get in touch

Whether you are a sponsor, a partner, a club or a family, we would be happy to hear from you.

casamancelegacyacademy@gmail.com

+221765893128

Address

Boucotte Est, opposite Moussa Barry School, Ziguinchor, Senegal

Instagram

@casamance_legacy_academy

Facebook

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