The Ivorian education system is about to undergo a profound transformation. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Lycée Classique d'Abidjan-Cocody, the Minister of National Education, Literacy and Technical Education, N'Guessan Koffi , unveiled his strategy: to use sports practice to reshape the mind and success of students.

Sport, a pillar of youth development

Accompanied by his deputy minister, Jean-Louis Moulot , the minister officially launched the sports season in his department. This initiative is part of President Alassane Ouattara's overall vision of providing young people with a stimulating learning environment conducive to their well-being.

"Through sport, we will gradually change the spirit of education in Ivory Coast," said N'Guessan Koffi, visibly pleased by the enthusiasm of the students during the opening matches.

Instilling business habits from a young age

For the minister, the sports field is a laboratory for the professional world. He wants sporting values to translate directly into academic skills.

1. Discipline and solidarity: Essential pillars for living together.
2. Strategy and tactics: Learning to approach an exam like a match, with preparation and dedication.
3. Academic excellence: By transposing the rigor of sport into the classroom, the objective is to raise the general level in order to train the Ivorian leaders of tomorrow.

A look at the first matches of the season

The day was marked by high-level competitions in several disciplines:

Discipline	Category	Confrontations
Soccer	Secondary	Abidjan Classical High School vs. Abidjan Technical High School
Soccer	Primary	GS Cocody Est vs GS Sogefia
Handball	Girls	Mamie Fètai High School (Bingerville) vs Technical High School
Basketball	Boys	Classical High School vs. Boys' High School (Bingerville)
Basketball	Girls	Mamie Fètai High School vs Sainte-Marie High School (Cocody)