President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to expanding coaching education and strengthening grassroots football development across the country.
Key Highlights:
- NFF plans to decentralise coaching education nationwide.
- Coaches may soon train in states and LGAs instead of Abuja.
- Gusau said coaching education has improved under the current NFF.
- NFF is working with CAF to clear certificate delays.
- 50 coaches completed the CAF B-License refresher course in Abuja.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the CAF B-License Refresher Course in Abuja on Wednesday, Gusau said coaching education has witnessed significant improvement since the current NFF administration assumed office.
He cited the organisation of several coaching programmes and Nigeria’s return to the CAF A-License convention as key milestones.
He noted that the federation remains committed to creating opportunities that will help coaches and players develop while improving the overall standard of football in the country.
Gusau also addressed concerns over delays in the issuance of certificates to coaches who completed CAF B-License courses in previous years.
According to him, the NFF is working with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure all eligible coaches receive their certificates.
The NFF president revealed plans to take coaching education programmes closer to grassroots communities by deploying qualified instructors to states, zones and local government areas nationwide.
He said the initiative would eliminate the need for coaches to travel to Abuja for training and certification courses.
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According to him, bringing coaching education to local communities is essential for the long-term development of Nigerian football and will help equip grassroots coaches with the knowledge required to nurture future talents.
Gusau further stressed that football coaching has become increasingly technical and scientific, making continuous education necessary for coaches seeking to remain relevant in the modern game.
While acknowledging that participation in the CAF A-License programme is restricted by CAF regulations, he assured coaches that the federation would continue to provide opportunities for professional development.
A total of 50 coaches participated in the four-day refresher course, which commenced on Sunday and was conducted in two streams.
Among those present at the closing ceremony were NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, Head of Coaching Education, Terry Eguaoje, Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire, coach Abdulrafiu Yusuf and President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Ladan Bosso.
