Kenya U17 women’s national team head coach Mildred Cheche has been selected for the FIFA Elite Mentorship Program in Zurich, Switzerland.Cheche, who received the March Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Coach of the Month award, will subsequently join elite coaches from across the world in a mentorship initiative that seeks to elevate the standards of football coaching globally.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe FIFA Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Program is part of the body’s broader commitment to growing opportunities for female coaches in the sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_9021054##Through it, promising talents are paired with seasoned mentors, icons of the game, who share knowledge, innovative strategies, and tactical insights.“I am privileged to be selected and be part of the FIFA Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Program in Zurich. It plays a crucial role in developing coaching excellence by providing a structured platform for experienced coaches to share their expertise with emerging talents. The program enhances skill sets for both mentors and mentees and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement,” Cheche posted on her social media handles.Aldrine Kibet completes move to LaLiga clubCheche, who made history by guiding the Junior Starlets to their first-ever FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification, continues to set the bar in women’s football.Her leadership and determination to break barriers have earned recognition from within and outside the country.Legacy Football Academy, one of the institutions she is associated with, celebrated her achievement.“Coach Cheche made history as the first to lead a Kenyan team, the Junior Starlets, to a World Cup. A true pioneer and role model,” read the post.The FIFA Coach Mentorship Program, launched in 2018, has already impacted dozens of women coaches worldwide.STARS ABROAD: Harambee Stars ace features as Walsall stun Aston Villa in pre-season clashIts past mentors include two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning coach and current FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, as well as celebrated tacticians Pia Sundhage, Tina Theune, and Even Pellerud.As the program returns to Zurich for a two-day workshop, Cheche and other selected coaches will gain invaluable experience, connect with global peers, and return home better equipped to inspire the next generation.
