Former Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, and Harambee Stars defender Eric Masika is among the beneficiaries of a 10 day CAF D Coaching Course at Rowallan Camp that started on 9 August 2021.Masika is among the few players who have had the privilege to feature for both Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, starting out with K’Ogalo before moving to AFC Leopards.Upon completing the course, Masika expressed his delight and acknowledged the Federation for the chance, saying that it gives former players the chance to take their football to the next level with coaching.“Getting this opportunity as a former player is a very big step for me and I want to thank FKF for making it happen. At least former players can now have a platform where they can advance to the next step of their football careers and help see through the vision of improving the quality of play in our grassroots, which in the long run, will be seen even at the National level,” Masika said.Gor Mahia #TBTFormer Gor Mahia defender Eric Masika tussles for the ball against former AFC Leopards striker… http://t.co/7FRpaslAhs— 🏆 – GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) June 25, 2015 After retiring as a footballer, Masika started coaching in Kibra where he has been using his knowledge and experience as a player to help empower some of the young footballers in his area.The former Ushuru defender added that the skills acquired during the course would help him in his coaching duties with the players he has been guiding, noting that he is in a better position.“The skills I have received will make a big difference in the work I am trying to do especially with the young kids in Kibera. I am in a stronger position to build a team and help these players grow. There are plenty of young people with the desire to play and even the talent but there is no one to nurture them and give them a strong football foundation,” he added.Former Kenyan internationals Josiah Ougo, Kenneth Wendo, and Victor Ochieng also underwent the course under the tutelage of FIFA/FKF Instructors Leonard Odipo and George Mwangi.Join us in wishing our very own Eric Masika a Happy Birthday! 🎂 #Ingwe pic.twitter.com/3ril0mfLsR— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) June 2, 2016 The CAF D coaching course was brought to Kibra by the Football Kenya Federation Nairobi West Branch in conjunction with Kibra MP Imran Okoth and saw over 40 grassroots coaches trained and duly certified.
