S. OchiengFormer Sofapaka striker embarks on coaching quest
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Balo was among over fourty other coaches who took part in a ten day CAF D coaching course
Former Sofapaka striker Ronald ‘Balo’ Okoth has expressed his delight a day after completing the first hurdle of his coaching quest.
Balo, who announced his retirement from active footballing action in August 2020 after a 13-year long spell on the turf, was among over fourty other aspiring coaches who successfully took part in a ten-day CAF D coaching course rolled out by the country’s footballing organizing body, Football Kenya Federation.
“Officially a qualified and licensed CAF D Coach. The professional journey to the top begins. Leaving with new top experience & knowledge that I’m super excited to execute & put into practice,” he posted on his social media platforms.
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— Ronald Okoth (@RonaldOkoth__) May 21, 2021
Since retiring from football, Balo has trudged on a successful path off the field. The one-time Gor Mahia player has his own football academy and has also been named a brand ambassador for Talanta Bora – another football academy - where he gets to hone his skills. In a previos interview on Mozzart Sport, the former striker went on to open up on his dream of making it to top-level coaching.
“My personal target in the next two years is to start coaching in the National Super League at the very least with the end goal being to coach in the top tier Kenyan premier league one day. The most important thing right now is first getting those papers and getting the requisite qualifications,” he remarked.
Balo also appreciated FKF’s efforts in conducting such capacity-building activities for local aspiring coaches in the country as it gives them a good foundation to build on.
“I can encourage them (FKF) to continue offering the courses because a lot of players want that information but they do not know where to start. To me, I finally feel good that I can finally get to do this and I laud the federation’s efforts for such activities,” he concluded.
Football Kenya Federation CEO Barry Otieno today presided over the opening ceremony of a ten-day CAF D coaching course at the Ligi Ndogo grounds
— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) May 10, 2021
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