Seven coaches in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) risk losing their jobs due to the lack of a required coaching diploma, Mozzart Sport can reveal.These badges are in line with the club licensing requirements that the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has been reinforcing across all competitions in the country for the past few years.Starting next season on Saturday 24 August, head coaches in the FKFPL will be required to have a CAF A or other sister Confederation “PRO or A” coaching license to stand on the touchline, while their assistants must possess a minimum of a CAF B or another sister Confederation “Pro, A or B” coaching license.##NAJAVA_MECA_8210017##”Head Coaches must possess a ‘CAF A’ or other sister Confederation ‘PRO or A’ coaching license. Assistant Coaches must possess a minimum ‘CAF B’ or other sister Confederation ‘Pro, A or B’ coaching license,” stated an FKF dispatch.Currently, the clubs with coaches holding a CAF A License or its equivalent are Gor Mahia, Tusker FC, AFC Leopards, Kariobangi Sharks, Kakamega Homeboyz, Posta Rangers, Bidco United, Ulinzi Stars, Shabana FC, and Mathare United.FKF has been gradually rolling out the CAF Club Licensing requirements in the league, and last season all top-flight teams were required to have a women’s team before being allowed to participate in FKF-sanctioned leagues.Starting next season (2024-2025), the federation will adopt the FKF Women Club Licensing Regulations and the National Super League Regulations for the mentioned leagues.Football Kenya Federation tightens stance on National Super League Club LicensingClub licensing, a regulatory system introduced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), aims to ensure that football clubs engaged in CAF competitions meet specific standards and criteria that encompass various aspects, including sporting, infrastructure, administrative, legal, and financial considerations.This strategic move is geared towards bringing professionalism to the sport.The Club Licensing Regulations focus on improving infrastructural requirements.Clubs will now be required to meet infrastructure standards, including stadium availability, training facilities, and office space.Highlighting the importance of player welfare and youth development, the regulations introduce criteria for medical care, safeguarding policies, and establishing youth teams. The goal is to foster a positive atmosphere for players on and off the field.Sofapaka determined to secure FKF Premier League spot in decisive playoff against NaivasThe regulations outline a revamped personnel and administrative structure for football clubs.Key figures such as a general manager, team manager, physiotherapist, head coach, and female coach are now mandatory appointments.To ensure financial stability, clubs are now mandated to have dedicated bank accounts for club transactions. Stressing the importance of transparency and accountability, the regulations require clubs to submit audited annual financial statements.The regulations also require clubs to submit legal documents proving their legitimacy. Ownership and control are scrutinized to ensure there are no conflicting interests.Contracts with professional players must adhere to FIFA regulations, and clubs are encouraged to forge formal agreements between men’s and women’s football entities.
