Speaking at a week long CAF D-Licence course in Asaba, the NFF technical director says grassroots coaching quality is central to the federation’s development mission.
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Nigeria Football Federation technical director Augustine Eguavoen says raising the standard of grassroots coaching is a responsibility his department takes seriously, speaking during a week long Confederation of African Football D-Licence Coaching Course in Asaba, Delta State, according to Sports247.
The course was organised by the Delta State Football Association in partnership with the NFF, aimed at improving coaching standards and developing young talent at grassroots level. Delta State Sports Commission director general Emuobo Egalase said the programme, sponsored by FPG Technology and Solutions Limited, gave youth club coaches without existing licences a valuable opportunity to become certified while learning modern coaching techniques and player development strategies aligned with CAF standards.
Classroom Theory Meets Practical Sessions
Eguavoen, who led the team of facilitators alongside fellow former Super Eagles international and CAF technical instructor Edema Fuludu, said the course combined classroom lectures with practical field sessions covering the Laws of the Game, injury prevention, coaching methodology and player development.
The former Super Eagles captain reaffirmed the NFF’s commitment to investing in coach education as a way of improving standards at grassroots level, telling participants that “it is our responsibility to ensure football develops through well trained coaches.” He urged the coaches to take the course seriously and make the most of the opportunities it offers.
📌 Did You Know?
- Augustine Eguavoen previously captained the Super Eagles and has also served as the national team’s head coach on multiple occasions.
- A CAF D-Licence is typically the entry-level coaching qualification within the CAF coaching education pathway.
- Edema Fuludu, who co-led the course, is a former Super Eagles international now working as a CAF technical instructor.
- Grassroots coaching education programmes like this one are often run in partnership between state football associations and the NFF.
- Delta State has hosted several football development initiatives in partnership with private sector sponsors in recent years.
