Top coaches set to begin their CAF A License Diplomas

Top coaches set to begin their CAF A License Diplomas

The CAF Coaching Convention has re-admitted the South African Football Association (SAFA), paving the way for South Africa to host the CAF A License Coaching diploma from 13-20 November 2023.

This prestigious course will be divided into four phases and requires a total of 200 hours of study. Among the selected batch of coaches from 65 applications, a total of 25 participants can now look forward to earning their coveted CAF A badges by June 2024.

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SAFA Technical Director Walter Steenbok expressed his satisfaction about this turn of events, saying:

“We are extremely excited about the upcoming course and believe that the Association has taken a big step forward by being back in the convention.

“CAF regulations stipulate that Head Coaches must possess either a Pro or CAF A license before sitting on benches during continental competitions like the Champions League and the Confederations Cup, leading us towards empowering our local talented coaches.”

Earlier this year SAFA the Technical Director expressed his goal to ensure that coaches are fully equipped for their duties.

A significant achievement towards this objective is the reintroduction of the CAF A License, which is considered as a major accomplishment to SAFA’s Coach Education department. He anticipates that more courses will be available for both male and female coaches by 2024.

“It has been six years since we conducted CAF B and A course in South Africa, however, we have managed to get accreditation and satisfied the new manuals’ requirements of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),” concluded Steenbok”

COACHES TO GO FOR CAF A LICENSE DIPLOMAS 

Alliance Kubayi

Alex Zondi

Bilton Musonda

Boebie Solomons

Bongani Manzini

Carol Kanyemba

Dennis Makinka

Eric Tinkler

Gavin Hunt

Godfrey Sapula

Grand de Smidt

Jabulani Mendu

Kabelo Malapane

Lunga Ngwane

Marcus Mashilo

Monde Hlatshwayo

Nkosana Mabhena

Pogiso Makhoye

Sailor Tshabalala

Steve Barker

Tiro Van Rooyen

Tlisane Motaung

Thulani Mthimkulu

Wesley Segel

Zane Ryklief

Sundowns chairman Motsepe ventures into coaching 

Sundowns chairman Motsepe ventures into coaching 

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman, Tlhopane Motsepe and Supersport United coach Gavin Hunt’s daughter Kaitlin Hunt recently attended the SAFA D license coaching course. 

SAFA Ekurhuleni Region hosted the Coaching Course which was attended by some big names from across the country.

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The coaching course kicked off on Saturday, 11 March 2023 and according to Ekurhuleni SAFA President Job Mchunu, the programme will run over weekends to accommodate individuals who are fully employed elsewhere.


‘’We thought to accommodate those who are employed full time elsewhere, that we run this course only on weekends,’’ said Mchunu.


The next session after this weekend will be on 18-19-21 then the 24-25 March with the closing date being 1 April. A total of 37 coaching aspirants are attending the course which is being run at Germiston Stadium on the East Rand.

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Jose De Oliveira and Simon Tshowa both renowned CAF instructors are conducting the course.

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe to learn more about coaching 


Coaching List at SAFA D license 

  1. Mohammed Shariff
  2. Kwandokuhle Khuzwayo
  3. Mduduzi Radebe
  4. Kudzanai Maguraushe
  5. Lucky Nyathi
  6. Kaitlin Hunt
  7. Andries Polisa
  8. Siyabonga Lengosane
  9. Siphiwe Tshangisa
  10. Yousuf Choonara
  11. Rassool Naeem
  12. Thembinkosi Vilakazi
  13. Zwelani Monendze
  14. Phumele Nguse
  15. Ellah Rammutla
  16. Grabrial Motsweni
  17. Mojalefa Khabotiso
  18. Girsttwan Wilson
  19. Abraham Zitha
  20. Fabio Felisberto Guambe
  21. Phemelo Aiseng
  22. Sphesihle Ndlanyamandla
  23. Nqobile Khumalo
  24. Teboho Molthabi
  25. Tlhopane Motsepe
  26. Zolile Maseko
  27. Senzo Mncwango
  28. Lucky Mahlangu
  29. Edgar Mophuthing
  30. Micheal Tholakae
  31. Thapelo Mahlangu
  32. Timothy Mulindwa
  33. Thato Selowa
  34. Mohau Nthinga
  35. Mpumelelo Madida
  36. Ndou Tsireletso
  37. Anzani Mululuma

Gavin Hunt admit SuperSport can’t catch Sundowns

Gavin Hunt admit SuperSport can’t catch Sundowns

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has conceded that his side is no longer in the title race for the DStv Premiership title against Mamelodi Sundowns this season. This is despite Friday’s 2-0 home win over Maritzburg United at Lucas Moripe Stadium. 

Kegan Johannes opened the scoring in the second half, before Bradley Grobler scored his 100th PSL goal on the day. The weekend results keep the gap at 19 points between Matsatsantsa and the log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with nine games to go.

When asked about the possibility of catching Sundowns, Hunt has refused to accept that his side can still challenge Sundowns, insisting that the season is over.

What Hunt say about SuperSport’s Possible Chances of Catching Sundowns

WHAT HUNT SAYS ABOUT SUPERSPORT UNITED CHANCES OF CATCHING SUNDOWNS

Speaking after the important home win over Maritzburg, Hunt said, “it’s over” for his side as he thinks Sundowns have long won the title.

“No, it’s over, it’s long gone. I mean, they are a too good squad, let’s give credit to them. They are a great team,” Hunt told LimSportsZone after the match. 

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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS HAVE RAISED THE BAR

“They have raised the bar. Currently, I don’t think so. We have to give them (Sundowns) credit. They are a good team.

“Right now, I think it’s going to take years. They are a tremendous team. So, let’s give credit to them. I wish them the best of luck in the Champions League,” he said.

SuperSport occupy second spot in the DStv Premiership table with 36 points, five points clear of Richards Bay, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs who have all accumulated 31 points so far. 

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