Posta Rangers FC assistant manager and trainer Jospeh Mbugi has hailed Football Kenya Federation (FKF) training programme for coaches.
Mbugi, the club’s former captain said the initiative will provide strong foundation for the development of football in Kenya from the grassroots level to the highest stages of competition.
He spoke during the graduation of 25 coaches who completed CAF B coaching license at the Kenya Institute of Special Education.
He began his coaching journey in 2020 after retiring as a player.
He initially earned his CAF D license, followed by his CAF C, and has now successfully attained his CAF B certification.
Reflecting on his journey, he expressed how the courses have transformed his understanding of football, allowing him to approach the game from a new perspective as a coach.
“Since transitioning from a player to a coach, my view of the game has completely changed. The knowledge I’ve gained through these courses will be instrumental in developing the players I work with now and in the future,” Mbugi stated.
The 38-year-old Mbugi playing for Mathare Youth before moving on to Mahakama in 2010.
The following year he joined Posta Ranger then left for Tusker FC in 2012.
The following year he went back to Posta and rose up to a manger.
He won two Kenyan Premier League titles and had the privilege of competing in the CAF Champions League, CECAFA Club Championships, and representing Kenya with the national team, Harambee Stars.
He further emphasized the critical role these coaching programs play in advancing Kenyan football:
He urged more coaches to take advantage of the opportunities provided by FKF’s courses, especially in light of CAF’s directive that all coaches meet the required qualifications.
He also encouraged retired players to pursue the courses to empower themselves and contribute to the growth of football in Kenya.
In the past eight years, FKF has trained nearly 8,000 coaches through various CAF courses, making it one of the federation’s most impactful initiatives to elevate the standards of football in Kenya.
