Cartoon Network Africa shoots to score with "Coach Me If You Can"

Wacky adventure, nonstop laughter and the occasional pull-up await viewers when Cartoon Network Africa debuts its new football-themed animated comedy for kids Train me if you can.

The story follows a young soccer fan wet behind his ears, Daniel Sissou, and his soccer ball that never loses sight. Daniel talks to his soccer ball and everyone thinks he's gone crazy, but the big secret is that the ball is actually his idol, Erico Platana, an international soccer star, transformed by a mad magician.

After refusing to sign his autograph to go back, the selfish soccer star is forced to swallow his pride and help Daniel become a professional footballer. The lives of Daniel and Erico are light years apart, joined by pure chance. They quickly become best friends making every day adventurous, upsetting their little town and proving the value of hard work.

Train me if you can debuts Monday, January 24 at 17:00 pm CAT on Cartoon Network Africa.