Three Ugandan coaches shortlisted for Arsenal training

Published by Secondopinion Writer at September 19, 2019

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Three Ugandan football coaches are among sixteen Africans shortlisted for the Second Edition of the Future Stars programme that is sponsored by Arsenal Football Club (Football Development) and WorldRemit. The three UgandansBakit Isaac Agogo, Coach at Watoto Sports Academy in Gulu,.
Andrew Amanya, Coach at Kigezi Soccer Academy in Kabale and Joan Nabisenke, Coach in Kampalawere part of 1400 applicants, out of who two finalists, a male and female, will travel to London for a personalised training session with Arsenal Football Development coaches.

‘WorldRemit and Arsenal launched the second edition of the Future Stars programme in August to recognise the valuable contributions that grassroots youth football coaches make to their communities by teaching the children they train life skills on and off the pitch,’ a release by APO states in part. According to the release, the selection criteria included ‘commitment of the coach to improving the lives of their community; impact the coach has had on young people within their community and the strength of the coach’s proposal to pass on their training on their return home’. In recognition of their commitment to using football to bring their communities together, the 20 semi-finalists will receive Arsenal shirts for their youth squad.

Andrew Stewart, Managing Director for Africa and the Middle East, said:“Our business is all about connecting communities, no matter where they are in the world. We developed Future Stars to celebrate the amazing work that football coaches do to support young people and have been so impressed by the quality and diversity of the applications this year.”

Simon McManus, Head Coach at Arsenal Football Development, added: “Arsenal is thrilled to partner with WorldRemit to recognise coaches who use the power of football to inspire and support young people across the globe.

He added: “We have one of the most successful women’s sides in the world and are committed to encouraging greater participation in the sport among women. Through this edition of Future Stars, we hope to further amplify the positive impact that female coaches have on their communities.”

Shortlist from Africa Uganda: Bakit Isaac Agogo, Coach at Watoto Sports Academy in Gulu; Andrew Amanya, Coach at Kigezi Soccer Academy in Kabale and Joan Nabisenke, Coach in Kampala

Nigeria: Uzoma Kingsley Akanador, Coach at Unity International Charity Organisation in Lagos; Ademilokun Oluwaseun David, Coach at XPR Football in Lagos; Chinasa Ukanda, Coach at Help The Talent Academy in Lagos; Towobola Grace Iyanuoluwa, Head Coach at Hostel Football Team and Assistant Coach at CityBoys Football Club in Ibadan, and Modupe Marilyn Jiwalde Pusmut, Coach at Future Stars FC Sabon Barki in Jos.

Kenya: Feisal Abdi Hassan, Coach in Nairobi; Beldine Lilian Achieng Odemba, Coach at Kariobangi Sharks Academy in Nairobi;
Susan Wanjiru Njoki, Coach at Kahawa Sportive Soccer Academy in Nairobi and Everline Achieng Onyango, Coach at Mukuru Starlets in Nairobi.

Ghana: Samuel Taylor, Coach at EM Sporting Club, Accra and Alhassan Iddi Manzah, Coach at Northern Women’s Football Clubs Association in Tamale-Dalun

Zimbabwe: Titus Tongesai Sanagurai, Coach at Big Stuff Youth Soccer Academy in Harare and Winnet Muranganwa, Coach at Zengeza Busters Soccer Academy in Chitungwiza.