Togo has Begun Building a National Football Technical Center.

Togolese football is poised for significant advancement in its organization with the official commencement of construction for the National Technical Football Center (CTNF) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Gbavé, located in the Zio 2 commune, approximately 20 kilometers from Lomé. The initiative, aimed at enhancing the professionalism of all aspects of national football, was inaugurated by Guy Akpovy, the president of the Togolese Football Federation (FTF).

Spanning around twenty hectares, this ambitious project is projected to cost 1.2 billion CFA francs and is being financed through the FIFA Forward program. The development will feature various facilities, including a 68-room accommodation building, two multipurpose rooms, an administrative office, an artificial turf pitch, and improvements to access roads.

This facility is designed to serve multiple purposes, accommodating national team gatherings as well as ongoing training programs for technical staff, referees, and physical trainers.

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For the Togolese federation, this center represents more than just a sports facility; it is a key element in a political initiative aimed at reforming sports in Togo. “The National Technical Center will serve not only as a training and accommodation facility but will also be the core of our training strategy, a hub for instilling sporting values, nurturing young talent, and enhancing technical abilities,” stated Guy Akpovy at the launch event.

This initiative aligns with the national strategy for the professionalization of sports, spearheaded by Togolese authorities. Over the past few years, the government has expressed a commitment to integrating sports into the economic framework, as outlined in its 2020-2025 roadmap, which seeks to cultivate a genuine sports industry. Consequently, the CTNF is viewed as a vital component of this developing ecosystem.

Through this project, Togo positions itself alongside other African nations that are prioritizing infrastructure as a cornerstone of sports advancement. Although Togo’s sports achievements have yet to rival those of the continent’s leading countries, the creation of this center could signify a pivotal moment for the nation.

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