FOUR Zambian coaches have successfully completed the prestigious FIFA Coach Educator Diploma in Kigali, Rwanda, joining the continent’s elite group of qualified instructor-trainers. Lyson Zulu, Chris Chibuye, Philip Munkombwe, and Franklin Malambo graduated following rigorous on-site assessment practice sessions held in the Rwandan capital. The quartet formed part of a 38-strong cohort drawn from 13 CAF member associations, undergoing comprehensive evaluation across both theory presentations and practical demonstrations. The assessments were conducted in two phases: February 23-27 and March 2-6. Their journey to qualification spanned three to five years, progressing through FIFA’s Coach Educator Pathway, which combined e-learning, online classes, on-site education, and ongoing mentoring. Final evaluations tested competencies including leadership, management, technical knowledge, teaching, mentoring, and assessment. Former FAZ...
