Cecafa holds Technical Working Group workshop in Nairobi

Technical experts from the CECAFA region are attending a workshop in Nairobi to determine how to revolutionise football in the region.

Supported by CAF and CECAFA, the four-day workshop, which is being held at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, has brought together 14 new entrants from Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Djibouti, and Uganda. The

The workshop aims to revolutionise how Technical Study Group (TSG) reports are compiled, moving beyond traditional literature-based analysis to evidence-backed, data-driven assessments of football performances. Participants are being trained on how to analyse teams based on tactical approaches, physical fitness levels, and mental awareness, ensuring a scientific, unbiased approach to game analysis.

It is led by FKF Technical Director Michael Amenga and Tanzania Football Federation Technical Director Oscar Mirambo.

Amenga emphasised the importance of this workshop in shaping modern football in the region.

“This workshop is crucial for Technical Experts within the CECAFA region to enhance their knowledge. In today’s modern football era, CECAFA cannot afford to lag behind in data and technical expertise, as that is what driving success in the game is all about.”

At the same time FKF Education Officer Salim Ali stated; This training has opened our eyes because initially as a region we did not really know the need for data. Data in football is key because it helps us with reference pointers. We lagged behind a lot as East Africa because we did not put into practice the importance data in analysing matches so this technical training has been great. I want to thank CECAFA and CAF for putting this together and Kenya for hosting it and with important tournaments coming through here like CHAN (Africa Nations Championships),it will be a good benchmark for us.”

On her part, Junior Starlets Assistant Coach and CAF Instructor Jackline Juma also echoed similar sentiments:

“This workshop is a game-changer for technical growth in CECAFA football. It goes beyond coaching and analysis, offering deeper insights into the technical aspects of the game.”

With the CECAFA region striving to improve its football standards, this landmark workshop is expected to set the foundation for a more structured, analytical, and competitive football environment in East and Central Africa.

Former Tanzanian international and CAF instructor Juma Kaseja Juma expressed the value of the workshop, “This workshop is essential—collaborating with experts allows one to absorb new insights, learn, and grow.”

The three-day workshop, brings together top football minds from across the region, marking a significant step toward enhancing the technical growth of the game in CECAFA nations.