Active and former players earn CAF D certificates in Mathare

Three active football players were among 30 participants who on Friday 15 September achieved a significant milestone by earning their CAF D certificates in Mathare.

The move, one highlighting the growing importance of planning for life beyond the pitch, aligns perfectly with the Football Kenya Federation’s mission to establish a clear pathway for players to transition into coaching roles.

This will not only allow them to stay connected to the sport they love but also contribute to nurturing the next generation of football talent within the country.

Among them was Melvin Mbone, currently plying her trade with Slum Soccer Queens, who believes that coaching represents an opportunity to give back to the community by providing individuals in less privileged areas with a chance to use football as a means of improving their lives.

“I’m grateful to FKF for offering women the platform to participate in these coaching courses, and I believe this will inspire a new generation of female coaches,” Mbone, who also shares a similar aspiration to reach the pinnacle of coaching said.

Joining her was former Kakamega Homeboyz and Mathare United player Eugene Wethuli, whose passion for coaching has been evident since his younger years when he began mentoring players from their developmental stages, thus giving back to society through his coaching endeavors.

“These coaching courses have provided us with a deeper understanding of football and how to foster talent across the country,” he told FKF Media on Friday. “By following the instructions and insights offered in this course, we will be able to nurture highly skilled players who understand the demands of the industry. Proper nurturing will ensure they grow to be physically, mentally, and tactically sound.”

The course was under the tutelage of FKF instructor coach George Mwangi.

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