Written By | Alex Mbamanya
The participants during one of the activities at Njeru
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Several former Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes players have enrolled for the CAF A Coaching Diploma course as they seek to upgrade their coaching qualifications and enhance their technical expertise.
The former national team stars, many of whom are currently coaching clubs in the Uganda Premier League and other domestic competitions, are undertaking the programme at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The initiative is part of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations' (FUFA) continued efforts to strengthen the capacity of coaches and enhance football development in the country.
Former Crested Cranes midfielder Jean Sseninde is among the enrolled
The 10-month programme will be conducted in five modules, beginning in July 2026, with subsequent sessions scheduled for September and November 2026, before resuming in March 2027 and concluding in June 2027.
The coaching course has attracted 25 participants who are seeking to improve their technical knowledge, leadership skills and coaching competencies in line with modern football standards.
Mbekeka and Steven Bengo while taking notes
The programme is being facilitated by a team of highly experienced coach educators and football development experts, including FIFA High Performance Specialist Abdul Faisal Chibsah, FIFA Expert Simon Jennings, CAF Elite Coach Educator, FIFA Coach Educator and CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) panel member Abraham Mebratu, CAF/FIFA Coach Educator Douglas Bamweyana, and FIFA/CAF Coach Educator Jackson Nyiima.
The curriculum combines classroom-based theoretical instruction with practical coaching sessions designed to equip participants with modern coaching methodologies, player development techniques and the tactical and technical skills required to coach at the highest level of the game.
Upon completion, the coaches are expected to strengthen the quality of football coaching in Uganda by applying internationally recognised coaching principles in clubs and national teams.
The participants include:
