NFF Launches CAF Coaching Programmes to Strengthen Coaching Capacity Across Nigeria

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to roll out comprehensive train-the-trainers initiatives with final arrangements completed for a CAF B-License refresher course scheduled from 20th – 24th June 2026, and a six-module CAF A-License course spanning 2nd August 2026 to 7th February 2027.

“This is part of the NFF’s strategic effort to enhance the capacity of coaches nationwide,” said NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen. The development follows Nigeria’s recent readmission into the CAF A-License convention after a nine-year absence.

Interested candidates must:

Be active coaches at elite levels (National Teams, NPFL, NNL, NWFL, NLO)

Hold a CAF B diploma

Be proficient in reading and writing English

Have access to a laptop or tablet for the duration of the programme

Be computer-literate

Possess a medical certificate confirming physical and mental fitness

Submit a curriculum vitae and a reference letter

Upon successful completion of the CAF B Refresher course and pre-assessment tests, 25 candidates will receive access to the CAF CMS link to begin the CAF A-License programme.

CAF A-License fees: N3,000,000 for Nigerian coaches; $3,000 for foreign applicants.

CAF B Refresher fees: N700,000 per Nigerian coach.

The application deadline for the CAF A-License course is Sunday, 31st May 2026. Both the CAF B Refresher and CAF A pre-course assessments will be conducted virtually and in-person from 1st – 23rd June 2026.

The pre-course assessments will evaluate candidates’ abilities in:

Game analysis

Reading and writing

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

The CAF A-License course will be limited to 25 candidates, ensuring a focused and intensive learning experience for Nigeria’s top coaching talents.

This initiative underscores the NFF’s commitment to advancing coaching standards and building a stronger foundation for football development across all levels in Nigeria.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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