CAF Pro Diploma to improve level of football in Africa

Ahmad, CAF President shakes hands with Gianni Infantino, FIFA President

Friday Jan 26, 2018. 14:00

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Ahmad Ahmad launched the “CAF Pro” Diploma for elite African coaches in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday.

According to CAF, Ahmad said the program is an example towards the development and training of coaches, and an opportunity for them to obtain the highest coaching qualification.

Ahmad, who is also the is the president of Malagasy Football Federation, commended Fouzi Lekjaa for the tireless efforts made to promote the level of coaches’ training, before officially launching the pioneer edition of the continental qualification.

President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation(FRMF) Lekjaa said that this training is a practical step in achieving the development strategy of football applied by the FRMF, in accordance with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

He went on to explain that training is based on scientific and knowledge that will improve the level of football locally and on the continent.

Lekjaa also added that his outfit will explore all avenues to ensure the workshop becomes a success.

On his part, Jean-Pierre Morlans, in charge of training at FRMF, gave a detailed presentation on the content and other details of the CAF Pro Diploma.