Nigeria Football Federation

TO ALL NFF COACHES

Press Release

RE: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN CAF “B” REFRESHER COURSE AND CAF “A” LICENSE COURSE

Dear Sir/Madam,

The above subject matter refers.

Nigerian Football Federation in its strategic effort to build the capacity of coaches across the country, is planning to hold a CAF “A” license coaching course, scheduled to take place in Abuja, from 2nd August, 2026 – 7th Feb. 2027. The duration of this course will be seven (7) months and shall be done in six (6) modules. Also a CAF “B” Refresher Course scheduled for 20th – 24th June, 2026 in Abuja.

In view of the above, we would like to welcome all interested participants that fulfil the below criteria to send their application (including attachments of b, d, e, i, j, and k below) via email to the Head of Education of NFF, Dr. Terry Eguaoje at: nffheadofeducation@gmail.com

1. a)  Must be an active Coach at the elite level – National Teams, NPFL, NWFL. (Premier/Championship/Nationwide), NNL, NLO, etc.
2. b)  Must possess a CAF B Diploma that has been in practice for the last three (2) years or a Foreign Diploma “A” Licenses.
3. c)  Must be able to read and write in English languages.
4. d)  CurriculumVitaewitheducationalbackground,contactinformation,references,etc.
5. e)  Reference letter from current club, team, academy, etc.
6. f)  Must own or have access to a laptop/tablet for the duration of the course.
7. g)  Must be computer literate – the use of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
8. h)  A valid Gmail email account, for CMS application purposes - preferred.
9. i)  Must provide a medical certificate demonstrating he/she is physically and mentallyfit to participate in the course.
10. j)  Submit copies of previous coaching certificates/diplomas.
11. k)  Submit a copy of current passport photograph and a copy of international passport.

Additionally, a CAF CMS registration link will be provided to twenty-five (25) candidates upon successful completion of the pre-assessment tests and CAF “B” Refresher course to start the process for the “A” registration.

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Payment Information for CAF “A” Course:

Nigeria Coaches - Three Million Naira only (N3,000,000.00 Naira only).

Foreign Applicants fees will be Three Thousand Dollars only (USD$3,000.00 only)

Payment Deadline – 23rd July, 2026

Payment Information for CAF “B” Refresher Course:

Nigeria Coaches - Seven Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N700,000.00 Naira only).

Payment Deadline – 9th June, 2026

Course Materials (for CAF “A” Student-Coaches only):

NFF will provide the following fully branded course items to the final admitted 25 candidates as part of course fees paid:

•   Accommodation and meals (Breakfast and Dinner only)
•   Transportation from Hotel to course venue for the duration of the course
•   Two Polo/Jerseys/T-shirts
•   2 field T-shirts
•   Course materialsCourse Materials (for CAF “B” Refresher Student-Coaches only):NFF will provide the following fully branded course items to those admitted as part of course fees paid:

•   Accommodation and meals (Breakfast and Dinner only)
•   Transportation from Hotel to course venue for the duration of the course
•   Two T-shirts
•   Course materials
  Note: Student-Coaches are responsible for their travels to course location for all 7 modules of the course.

  Applications Deadline is May 31st , 2026 for the CAF “A” Course..

  CAF “B” Refresher and CAF “A” Pre-course Assessment will be conducted virtually and in-person between 1st – 23rd June, 2026.The CAF “B” Refresher and CAF “A” Pre-course assessment will be used to test applicant’s game analysis, reading/writing, presentation, and computer skills into the CAF “A” Course.Please be advised that failure to complete registration, pre-course assessment, CAF “B” Refresher course, and/or make full payment by the specified deadline will result in automatic disqualification.

Also take note that maximum attendance is 25 participants.
For any clarifications or questions, please contact NFF Head of Education, Dr. Terry Eguaoje at nffheadofeducation@gmail.com or via WhatsApp on +234 701 298 7700

Yours Faithfully

Augustine Owen Eguavoen