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Nigeria Readmitted to CAF A Coaching Convention After Nine Years

From ThisDay · (38m ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Nigeria has been readmitted to the CAF A Coaching Convention after a nine-year absence.
  • This allows the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to resume CAF A coaching courses, a development long-awaited by Nigerian coaches.
  • The NFF is preparing to organize the first CAF A-License course since 2017.

ThisDay celebrates a momentous achievement for Nigerian football: our return to the CAF A Coaching Convention. After a grueling nine-year wait, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) submitted curriculum, paving the way for the resumption of elite-level coaching courses in the country. This is not just a procedural update; it is a significant boost to the development and professionalization of football coaching in Nigeria. The excitement within the coaching fraternity is palpable, as this admission signifies a renewed opportunity for our coaches to attain the highest continental qualifications without the need to travel abroad, saving valuable resources and time.

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 ZakariaCAF's Coaching Education Project Manager confirming Nigeria's readmission to the CAF A Coaching Convention.

Dr. Terry Babatunde Eguaoje, the NFF's Head of Coaching Education, aptly described the situation as "truly huge," highlighting the long-standing anticipation for this development. His exultation is shared by countless coaches who have aspired to reach the pinnacle of CAF coaching education. This success builds upon the earlier approvals for CAF D, C, and B licenses, demonstrating a progressive and determined effort by the NFF to elevate coaching standards across the board. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, himself a respected CAF coaching instructor, underscored the elation felt by the federation, emphasizing that preparations for the first CAF A-License course since 2017 will commence immediately. This return to the CAF A Coaching Convention is a testament to the NFF's commitment and strategic planning, promising a brighter future for football development in Nigeria.

This is truly huge, after nine years! Admission into the CAF A coaching convention is a big deal. This is in addition to the CAF D, C and B that had been approved at various times by CAF.

— Dr Terry Babatunde EguaojeNFF's Head of Coaching Education expressing his excitement about the long-awaited approval.
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