The Football Coaches Association of Africa Nations (FCAAN) has launched a groundbreaking initiative, providing free coaching courses to 250 grassroots coaches in Ikeja and Ikorodu, Badgary, Lagos Island and Epe Football Divisional Association of Lagos State.
This bold move underscores FCAAN’s commitment to revolutionizing football development across the country by training 2000 coaches for Free.
FCAAN CEO, Danny Nazzal attributed the low productivity of African footballers to poor coaching, emphasizing the need for quality education to change the narrative especially at foundation level.
“For us at FCAAN, we are committed to bringing quality education to Nigerian coaches and by extension Africa,” Nazzal stated.
FCAAN President, Dr. Terry Babatunde Eguaoje stressed that grassroots education is crucial for football development, saying: “Grassroots education is key to development, and having well-rounded and qualified coaches at this level will enhance our football. FCAAN has opened a new chapter for growth in coaching education, and we hope the coaches will take advantage of the course and continue to grow themselves.”
“We hope by training 2000 coaches across Nigeria we would have contributed to the growth of the beautiful game and, for us in FCAAN quality education to grassroots footballers will further elevate the game and enhance the competitiveness of young players across the globe.
Some of the coaches who attended the course commended FCAAN for the high-quality education provided, with many admitting that the course has broadened their perspective. One coach noted, “We thought being a former footballer was enough to coach, but this eye-opener course has redefined our perspective, and we pledge to pursue further quality education to improve our coaching skills.” This initiative is set to have a lasting impact on African football, producing more competent and confident coaches.
The course will next move to Ibadan and all the regions of the country.