Robert Matano among coaches taking CAF A refresher coaching course

Title-winning Tusker coach Robert Matano is among the 25 tacticians who have enrolled for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) A refresher coaching course.

Kenya hasn’t been training coaches for the highest coaching badge offered by the continental body since 2014.

Matano, one of the most successful local coaches said they had been waiting for the opportunity to be trained and lay hands on the badge.

“For years, since 2014, we’ve been awaiting this chance, and the federation’s effort in bringing us this course is truly commendable. This enables us to refine and elevate our coaching skills, aligning them with the modern trends in football,” said the former Sofapaka gaffer.

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Other coaches who will be taking the course include Posta Rangers boss John Kamau, FC Talanta gaffer Kenneth Kenyatta, Francis Baraza, Zedekiah Otieno and Sammy "Pamzo" Omollo.

Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob Mulee, national U20’s Stanley Okumbi, veteran Bandari coach Twahir Muhiddin, Sofapaka Technical Director David Ouma and Mathare United tactician Leonard Odipo are also in.

FKF President Nick Mwendwa said the course is all what the coaches need so as to be acknowledged and certified as holders of the coveted certificate.

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“Today, the CAF A refresher course is in progress – a testament to our commitment to ensuring that they are acknowledged as certified CAF A coaches,” he said.

Another batch of 25 coaches are expected to embark on their CAF A course this October, and this gradually increases the number of potential CAF A-certified coaches to an impressive total of 50 in our country.