Former Kenya Police FC head coach Francis Baraza has called on coaches to attend the school games and scout for talent to aid and guide their growth in football.In an interview with Sports Buzz on the sidelines of the National School Games the veteran coach could not help but notice the absence of local top-flight and NSL coaches save for a few of them.Fans react to Benson Omala’s move from Gor Mahia to Lebanese clubIn his considered opinion, Baraza believes that coaches must take responsibility for identifying talents in such games and follow through with their growth into established footballers.”Football coaches need to attend these games in order to identify and nurture the numerous raw talents that are available. This will also help in bridging the gap that is there between the time players leave school and when they get opportunities.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8269508##Baraza noted that the games provide a hub of talents that teams can tap into not only for immediate use but also as long-term investments.”There are lots of talents in these games that would benefit any coach. I have seen almost six players that I would sign straight away if I had a team currently. That would be a good investment for any coach or team,” he said.Tusker reveal price and reason behind design of new kitsBaraza further revealed that he has benefited immensely from the supply of young players who turned out to be top footballers in the country from the school games and that is why he has made it a habit to follow the games over the years.”I have been following school games for a long time. I started identifying players from this forum in 1995 and it has served me well. Some of the players that I have identified include Noah Abich, Kevin Oluoch, Ali Abondo and George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo who was later snatched from my hands by Gor Mahia and many more.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8269518##Baraza is one of the top coaches in the country who are not attached to any club currently.
