The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is set to offer the Elite CAF Goalkeeping Course, set to run from Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in Kasarani, Nairobi. This course is tailored to enhance the skills and knowledge of goalkeeping coaches across the country as part of FKF’s ongoing commitment to improving football standards in Kenya.

The Elite CAF Goalkeeping Course is a significant opportunity for local coaches to gain advanced expertise in goalkeeping techniques, training methodologies, and tactical understanding, empowering them to nurture and develop world-class talent within the country.

Why FKF is Offering the Course

FKF recognizes the critical role that goalkeepers play in the success of any team. This course aims to offer specialized training to active goalkeeping coaches, ensuring that they are equipped with modern and effective coaching techniques.

FKF seeks raise the Standard of Goalkeeping Across Kenya as well-trained coaches produce better players. The course will equip participants with the knowledge to train goalkeepers at the highest level.

Additionally, this course will help develop coaching capacity. This initiative is part of FKF’s broader objective of improving coaching standards across all football levels, ensuring that coaches have the required credentials to nurture the next generation of footballers.

Furthermore, this will provide an opportunities for coaches to enhance their career. With this CAF certification, coaches will not only gain valuable knowledge but also position themselves for greater opportunities both locally and internationally.

Benefits of the Course

The Elite CAF Goalkeeping Course offers numerous benefits to participants, including:

  1. CAF Certification: Coaches will receive formal certification from CAF, elevating their credentials in football coaching.
  2. Enhanced Technical Skills: Participants will learn the latest goalkeeping techniques, positioning strategies, and decision-making processes.
  3. Networking Opportunities: Coaches will have the chance to connect with peers and senior coaching professionals from different regions, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
  4. Advanced Tactical Knowledge: The course covers modern trends in goalkeeping, from ball distribution to playing with the ball at feet, preparing goalkeepers for the evolving demands of the game.

How to Apply

Interested participants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be an active goalkeeping coach.
  2. Be able to read and write in one of Kenya’s official languages.
  3. Provide a valid passport or ID.
  4. Submit a fully filled FKF Coach registration form.

 

Upon approval, applicants will receive instructions via email or WhatsApp from FKF’s technical department and will be required to pay Kes 15,000 for registration. Payments should be made via the following details:

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)
Paybill Number: 522522
Account Number: 1179044916

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline is October 15, 2024, and FKF urges coaches to apply early as the course is limited to 30 participants. Late applications will not be considered.

For more information or assistance with registration, please contact FKF’s technical department through email at technical@footballkenya.org

This course provides yet another milestone in FKF’s mission to elevate Kenyan football through structured, world-class training and development programs.

The course will be overseen by Elite CAF Goalkeeping Instructors.

 

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