Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ogun State Chapter, Coach Victor Damilola Agbagu, has described the forthcoming CAF D Coaching Course in Ogun State as a significant breakthrough for grassroots soccer improvement, declaring that years of dedication to teaching schooling are starting to supply optimistic outcomes.
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Speaking in an unique interview with Sports247, Agbagu expressed satisfaction with the chance for grassroots coaches in Ogun State to amass skilled teaching {qualifications} via the Confederation of African Football (CAF) certification programme.
The CAF D Coaching Course is scheduled to happen from October 21 to 26, 2026, marking an vital milestone in efforts to strengthen teaching requirements {and professional} improvement throughout the state.
Reacting to the initiative, Agbagu described the programme as a long-awaited alternative for the affiliation and its members.
“This is a welcome development that the association has been yearning for over the years,” he informed Sports247.
The NFCA chairman defined that the affiliation’s steady funding in grassroots teaching schooling has began yielding encouraging outcomes.
“The continuous training given to our coaches, especially the grassroots coaches, is starting to yield positive results,” he said.
For Agbagu, the introduction of the CAF D course represents greater than one other coaching train. It gives a structured pathway for coaches in search of to enhance their technical data and acquire recognised {qualifications}.
The NFCA chairman reserved particular appreciation for Ogun State Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, whom he credited for his dedication to bringing the programme to the state.
“With the excellent relationship we enjoy with the Ogun State Football Association, ably led by Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, who has worked tirelessly to ensure the first CAF course is brought to Ogun State, it is a huge achievement for our administration,” Agbagu defined.
His remarks highlighted the rising cooperation between the Ogun FA and the state teaching affiliation in selling soccer improvement.
The initiative has additionally acquired commendation from Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen, who just lately praised Majekodunmi’s dedication to teaching certification and grassroots improvement.
Ahead of the programme, Agbagu urged taking part coaches to display self-discipline, professionalism and dedication all through the coaching.
“I implore our members who will be part of this programme to be good ambassadors of the state,” he suggested.
He additionally inspired coaches who had been unable to safe locations within the present programme to not change into discouraged.
“I also want to appeal to those who couldn’t make it this time to look forward to another window that will open soon for them to acquire the CAF D,” he added.
The NFCA chairman’s assurance presents encouragement to grassroots coaches hoping to acquire certification in subsequent programmes.
The forthcoming CAF D course represents a big alternative to enhance teaching requirements and strengthen the muse of soccer improvement in Ogun State.
With the backing of the Ogun FA, NFCA and NFF technical management, the programme is anticipated to supply taking part coaches with helpful skilled data.
For Victor Damilola Agbagu, the achievement demonstrates what sustained dedication and cooperation can ship, whereas opening new alternatives for grassroots coaches in search of to advance their careers.
