FKF President Nick Mwendwa has announced that starting next season, all coaches in the Premier League will be required to hold a CAF B license.

The FKF boss said the decision is meant to ensure that only qualified coaches handle players in the league.

FKF coaches requirements

Currently, coaches in the FKF Premier League and FKF National Super League are mandated to possess a CAF C license.

However, Mwendwa revealed that this requirement will change in three seasons, with top-tier coaches being expected to hold a CAF A license to coach in the league.

“Starting this coming season, all coaches in the FKF Premier League shall be required to hold a CAF B license. In another two years, we shall require them to hold a CAF  A license. This will ensure that the players are handled by qualified personnel,” Mwenda said.

Mwendwa emphasized the importance of equipping coaches and stated that it plays a crucial role in the development of football in the country.

He highlighted the need for coaches to advance through different levels of training, particularly at the grassroots level, to ensure well-equipped personnel for the game’s progress.

“It is crucial for coaches to advance through different levels of training as they grow in their careers. This ensures that we have well-equipped coaches, particularly at the grassroots level, which is essential for the development of the game,” he said.

FKF Football science

The announcement was made during the Football Science and Technology training, which forms the foundation of the CAF B License Coaching Courses organized by the Football Kenya Federation.

The ceremony, being at the Kenya Institute of Special Education, marked the fourth round of these courses.

During the event, coaches will be provided with insights into age-specific training methodologies, enabling them to optimize their impact on the pitch for different age groups.

The training will focus on periodization, a fundamental aspect of football science and technology, which guides coaches in planning training regimens for optimal performance and physical fitness.

Conditioning techniques that enhance players’ daily performance levels will also be covered.

The coaches receive instruction on proper nutrition and its long-term benefits for players’ overall well-being.

Additionally, they will gain comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy, allowing them to identify vulnerable areas of the body and mitigate the risk of injuries.

Moreover, the training will emphasize leveraging technology to enhance coaches’ analytical capabilities. From measuring player health and performance on the field to utilizing statistical data for more effective training sessions, the integration of technology empowers coaches to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of the sport.