NFF Set for CAF B Refresher Course in Abuja

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalized arrangements for a six-day CAF B-License refresher course for Nigerian coaches, scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project in Abuja.

NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, explained that the refresher programme is essential for coaches holding the CAF B-License, as renewal and upgrading are required before they can advance to the A-License level.

‘We have been behind for a lot of licenses, but we have before now dealt with the C and D Licenses, and also the B. So, what we are doing now is refreshing those who have the B Licenses,’ Eguavoen said.

Due to the high number of applicants, the course will be conducted in two batches of 25 coaches each to ensure effective learning.

The first batch will run from June 21-23, while the second batch will hold from June 23-25. Upon completion, the NFF will determine how many coaches qualify for the A-License course, which will be limited to 25 participants.

On facilitators, Eguavoen confirmed that no external resource persons will be invited.

Instead, NFF’s Head of Coaching Education, Dr. Terry Eguaoje, will lead the sessions with support from FIFA and CAF-certified coach educators in Nigeria.

‘A number of us have been certified by FIFA and CAF as coach educators, including myself, Monday Odigie, Edema Fuludu and even the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. All of us can effectively handle the sessions for the CAF B refresher programme,’ he stated.

Dr. Eguaoje added that the initiative reflects NFF’s commitment to keeping Nigerian coaches updated with modern methodologies.

‘We are making tremendous progress in making sure that our coaches are current in the latest coaching methodologies and certified in line with CAF coaching requirements. Upon successful completion, coaches will have their CAF B diplomas renewed, and will be eligible to apply for the upcoming A-License course starting in August 2026,’ he said.