Team description

Team Name: Centre de Formation Phoenix Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Category: U19 Youth Championship Status: Football training center officially recognized by the Ivorian Football Federation FIF Story & Achievements Centre de Formation Phoenix is a youth football academy based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Built on the values of LABOR, DISCIPLINE, and UNION, our mission is to identify, train, and develop talented young Ivorian players for professional careers. Officially recognized by the Ivorian Football Federation FIF, we compete in the U19 Youth Championship with a strong focus on technical excellence, academic balance, and character building. Phoenix is known for producing disciplined, hardworking players who represent the best of Ivorian football culture. Our vision is international: we are currently preparing a squad of 19 players + 2 officials for elite tournaments in Europe, including Italy and IBERCUP Portugal 2026. The goal is to give our youth exposure to international competition, professional scouting networks, and new opportunities to grow.