Full list of 49 Kenyan coaches with CAF A license revealed

It is an open secret that Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) clubs will be managed by tacticians who are holders of the CAF A badge or an equivalent.

Clubs will also be required to have assistant coaches with a minimum of CAF B license or an equivalent heading to the new season.

While nearly all clubs are already compliant, a host are still racing against time to tick the licensing boxes to be cleared for the new term that kicks off late in the month.

According to a list provided by the Football Kenya Federation, there are 49 CAF A badge holders in the country at the moment.

From the list, a good number are attached to local clubs either as head coaches or assistants, with David Ouma being the sole Kenyan working abroad.

The former Harambee Starlets coach plies his trade with Tanzanian Premier League side Coastal Union and there is a possibility of him being joined by former Harambee Stars tactician Francis Kimanzi.

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The league-winning coach with Mathare United in 2008 has been linked to Tabora United and it remains to be seen whether he will cross the border.

Former Mathare and AFC Leopards midfielder Edward Seda is probably the youngest holder of the prestigious badge, as he hung up his boots in 2019 and transitioned into coaching.

Seda, who was forced to early retirement by an injury, serves as an assistant to William Muluya at Kariobangi Sharks.

Starlets and Kenya Police Bullets FC gaffer Beldine Odemba and U15 trainer Jackline Juma are the sole women on the list.

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Interestingly, KCB FC coach Patrick Odhiambo’s name does not appear on the list. The former Homeboyz coach is believed to have acquired his license in Tanzania.

Given the nature of the Kenyan top tier and how clubs are always quick to make managerial changes, it will be interesting to see the movements coaches will make in the new season.

It also remains to be seen which clubs are yet to comply with the licensing requirements and which ones will hire before the deadline.

List of CAF A badge holders in Kenya

Abdirahman Ali Abubakar

Abdul Iddi Salim

Anthony Akhulia

Anthony Kimani

Beldine Odemba

Benjamin Nyangweso

Bernard Kawinzi

Charles Okere

David Ouma

David Bujego

Dunstan Nyaudo

Edward Manoah

Francis Baraza

Frederick Ambani

George Maina

George Ondula

George Midenyo

George Ouma

Gilbert Selebwa

Godfrey Oduor

Haggai Amonde

Hesbon Nyabinge

Jacob Mulee

Jackline Juma

John Njogu

John Kamau

Joseph Wambua

Kennedy Odhiambo

Kennedy Musyoka

Kenneth Kenyatta

Leonard Kigen

Leonard Odipo

Leonard Saleh

Francis Kimanzi

Michael Mururi

Musa Otieno

Nicholas Okinyo

Michael Amenga

Peter Okidi

Robert Matano

Salim Ali

Samuel Omollo

Edward Seda

Twahir Muhiddin

Stanley Okumbi

Stephen Ocholla

William Muluya

Yusuf Chippo

Zedekiah Otieno