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Originally Posted by CroFlames
There are decent African nations who certainly have the talent, but they need better systems of talent development in my opinion before they become contenders. Unfortunately, that takes money which most of them don't have, or are unwilling to spend on development. You might end up with a lucky run once in a while (Greece 2004, Ghana 2010, who were robbed mind you), but I don't see them as regular contenders for a title until changes happen.
Basically that is the problem with Canada. Local soccer leagues, provincial associations, national association, non affiliated associations - it's all disjointed. There is no unified national level of amateur talent development. Canada has the potential, it is a shame that the CSA can't get their act together.
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I'd say that the current youth development system in Africa does develop technical talent but does not develop their youths' tactical knowledge and discipline. In Africa, kids still play street football and develop their skills but they do not have access to enough of the infrastructure required to take their game to the next level.
On the flip side, kids in Canada play tons of FIFA but do have access to wonderful infrastructure. Unfortunately, coaching tends to ignore technical development and instead focus on tactics and winning.