Twenty five coaches began their journey to obtain the CAF B license on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

This marks the sixth CAF B course run by the Federation, highlighting the ongoing commitment to coach education and football development.

The diverse group of participants includes two teachers, Jerry Opondo from Ambira High School and George Ojwaya from Kombani Youth.

Their inclusion underscores the importance of the Football for Schools program, which aims to enhance football knowledge among teachers. This initiative provides crucial training to coach educators, promoting better player development from the grassroots level.

In addition to participating in CAF-accredited courses, these teachers have access to the Football For Schools application. This tool allows them to incorporate life skills into their training sessions, ensuring students gain both football knowledge and broader personal development.

Jerry Opondo, a teacher from Ambira High School, commented on the program’s impact: “The federation is doing a good thing by absorbing teachers into these coaching courses. We are with the children at school, and receiving this knowledge will help us nurture these children on the right pathway that helps create a strong foundation.”

He added, “To my fellow teachers, take these chances. The opportunity is here to further our football knowledge.”

FKF CEO Barry Otieno emphasized the importance of such courses in achieving the Federation’s key priorities. “These coaching courses are essential to our vision for Kenyan football,” he stated. “By equipping our coaches with advanced skills and knowledge, we’re directly investing in the future of our youth and women’s football programs. Well-trained coaches are the cornerstone of player development, and this course will help us build a stronger, more competitive football landscape across all levels.”

He highlighted the success of the Junior Starlets team as evidence of the initiative’s impact on Kenya’s youth national teams. “A testament to this achievement is the current Junior Starlets, under the leadership of Mildred Cheche and Ann Aluoch, who qualified for the first World Cup in Kenyan football history. Both coaches are products and beneficiaries of our coaching programs, showing we are heading in the right direction.”

Over the coming weeks, participants will undergo intensive training, covering topics such as tactical analysis, player development, and modern coaching methodologies.

The four-month course will be conducted under the expert guidance of coaches Salim Ali and Musa Otieno.

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