Head coach of Bayelsa Queens, Ogbonda Whyte, has appealed to the management of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) to fast-track the upgrading of Nigerian coaches’ licenses to allow them to take full cost of their groups throughout continental competitions.
Whyte defined that the shortcoming of some home coaches to take a seat within the technical space throughout CAF tournaments has harm Nigerian golf equipment on the continent.
“It’s irritating when as a coach you can’t be within the dugout to information your staff,” he stated. “Throughout key moments, you’re presupposed to cross directions or make fast tactical changes, however with out the appropriate certification, you’re left powerless. That has affected our efficiency.”
The Bayelsa Queens gaffer, who has led the staff within the Nigeria Ladies Soccer League (NWFL), insisted that the issue just isn’t a scarcity of competence however a scarcity of structured help to assist coaches purchase the mandatory badges.
“Our coaches are proficient and succesful,” Whyte pressured. “What we’d like is the NFF to create a correct pathway, present refresher programs, and even help us financially the place wanted in order that we are able to full the badges required by CAF.”
He warned that with out pressing intervention, Nigeria dangers falling behind different African nations which are investing closely in coach training.
“Different international locations are upgrading their coaches yearly. If we proceed like this, we will be unable to compete with them tactically. Soccer is evolving, and Nigeria should evolve too,” Whyte stated.
Whyte additionally emphasised that better-equipped coaches will translate into better-prepared gamers and stronger groups. “If we wish to see our golf equipment and nationwide groups succeed, then we should empower the coaches. Enable us to be with our groups on the touchline the place we belong,” he concluded.
