Four women have become the first in Rwanda to obtain the Confederation of African Football (CAF) A coaching licence after completing a six-month training programme alongside 19 other coaches.
The programme was organised by CAF in partnership with the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). The 23 coaches received their qualifications after a nine-year gap, with the previous edition held in March 2017.
The four women are Dushimimana Djamila of Rayon Sports WFC, Mukashema Consolée of APR WFC, Umunyana Seraphine of PSG Academy and Murekatete Hamida of Gakenke WFC.
Other coaches who obtained the qualification include Kirasa Alain of Gorilla FC, Rwaka Claude of Rayon Sports WFC, Kwizera Jean Pierre of UR FC, Nshimiyimana Hamdouni of Marine FC, Mbarushimana Shaban of Etoile de l’Est FC, Lomami Marcel of Bugesera FC and Bizumuremyi Radjabu of Rutsiro FC.
The list also includes Dusange Sasha of Rayon Sports FC, Ndoli Mugisha of Intare FC, Manirakiza Gervais of Unity FC, Hakizimana Jean Baptiste of Amagaju FC, Hakizimana Fidèle of Muhazi FC, Nkotanyi Ildephonse of Espoir FC, Nsengiyumva François of Police WFC, Nshimiyimana Canisius of Amagaju FC, Frederick Crebiller, Ndanguza Theonas, Mbarazi Alain and Bazirake Hamimu.
The CAF A licence is an advanced coaching qualification that equips coaches with skills in training design, match tactics, opposition analysis, player management and performance development.
The qualification is intended to strengthen coaches’ ability to prepare teams, develop effective game strategies and improve players’ performance.
