Nigeria Football Federation launches intensive training program to elevate grassroots football standards.
Forty grassroots football coaches converged at Agro Terra Resort in Joga-Orile, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, for a CAF D Licence Coaching Course aimed at raising professional standards across the region.
The program, which commenced on Thursday, is organized by the Nigeria Football Federation in collaboration with the Ogun State Football Association and the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Ogun State chapter, according to information published by sports247.
Participants gathered to acquire essential theoretical knowledge and practical coaching skills required for official CAF D certification, focusing on strengthening the foundation of football development throughout the state.
Enhancing Grassroots Football Standards
Declaring the programme open, Ogun State FA Chairman Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi urged participants to embrace the opportunity to improve their professional competence and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the sport.
Alhaji Majekodunmi stressed that the future of Nigerian football depends significantly on the quality of coaches working at the grassroots level, where young talents are first identified, nurtured, and prepared for higher competition.
NFF Technical Director Emphasizes Education
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Augustine Eguavoen, highlighted the need to bridge the gap in coaching education by making professional training more accessible to grassroots instructors.
Eguavoen stated that coach education is fundamental to football development, noting that authorities cannot expect to improve player quality without improving the competence of those who train them.
Milestones in Ogun State Coaching Education
The Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Victor Damilola Agbagu, commended the state football association for responding positively by facilitating access to crucial training programs.
Coach Agbagu expressed satisfaction that two major coaching education milestones had been achieved within six months of his emergence as chairman, following a previous National Institute for Sports course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the CAF D Coaching Course in Ogun State?
The course aims to raise coaching standards, equip 40 grassroots coaches with essential theoretical and practical skills, and strengthen the foundation of football development in Ogun State.
Who are the key instructors leading the training program?
NFF Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen leads the instructors, alongside NFF Head of Coaching Education Dr Terry Oguaje, retired FIFA referee Alhaji F.A. Yusuf, and Coach Fatai Akande.
Which organizations collaborated to organize the coaching course?
The programme is organized by the Nigeria Football Federation in collaboration with the Ogun State Football Association and the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Ogun State chapter.
