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Nigeria Football Federation Readmitted to CAF A Coaching Convention After Nine Years

From The Punch · (2h ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Nigeria Football Federation has been readmitted into the CAF A Coaching Convention after a nine-year absence.
  • This allows the NFF to resume organizing CAF A coaching courses, with the last one held in 2017.
  • The NFF plans to immediately begin preparations for the upcoming CAF A Licence coaching course.

The Punch reports a significant development for football coaching education in Nigeria: the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has readmitted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into the CAF A Coaching Convention. This marks the end of a nine-year hiatus, during which Nigeria was unable to host top-tier coaching courses.

We are pleased to inform you that the CAF A course curriculum submitted by NFF has been approved. You can now proceed with submitting a request for a CAF A course through the CMS, subject to an inspection visit.

— Jaida Zakaria, CAF Coaching Education Project ManagerInforming the NFF of their readmission into the CAF A Coaching Convention.

This readmission is a major boost for the NFF, which has been actively working to improve coaching standards across the country. The CAF A Licence is the highest coaching qualification offered by the confederation, and its availability in Nigeria will allow local coaches to attain world-class training without the need to travel abroad. This aligns with the NFF's broader strategy to enhance coaching education, building upon previously approved CAF D, C, and B licenses.

NFF officials, including Head of Coaching Education Terry Babatunde Eguaoje and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, expressed elation and emphasized the importance of this development. Sanusi, who is also a CAF coaching instructor, confirmed that the federation would immediately commence preparations for the course. This proactive approach signals a commitment to leveraging this opportunity to its fullest potential.

This is truly huge, after nine years. Admission into the CAF A coaching convention is a big deal.

— Terry Babatunde Eguaoje, NFF Head of Coaching EducationExpressing excitement about the NFF's readmission.

From a Nigerian perspective, as highlighted by The Punch, this is a moment of pride and progress. It signifies a renewed focus on grassroots development and professionalizing the coaching ranks. The ability to host CAF A Licence courses not only benefits coaches but also elevates the overall standard of football in Nigeria. The article also notes past efforts, such as the CAF C Licence course exclusively for women coaches, indicating a sustained commitment to inclusive and comprehensive coaching development.

We are elated by this positive development for the cause of coaching in our country. The NFF will commence preparations in earnest to put logistics in place for the first CAF A Licence coaching course in this country since 2017.

— Mohammed Sanusi, NFF General SecretaryStating the NFF's immediate plans following the readmission.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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