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Future Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs head coaches? Motsepe and Motaung's sons enrol for CAF coaching course

The duo are understood to be among many trainees who have enrolled for the course that is expected to run for more than one week. The Masandawana chair already possesses a CAF D licence, which he trained for over two years ago.

  • Thlopie Motsepe, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    Aiming high

    Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe and Kenneth Simmons, son of Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung, have enrolled for South African Football Association (SAFA) coaching courses.

    The duo is understood to have enrolled for SAFA C (CAF C) coaching licences in a training exercise that started on October 4 and is expected to end on October 11.

    Motsepe began his training for the D Licence entry-level coaching badge in 2023 in a class that also had Gavin Hunt's daughter, Kaitlin Hunt.

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    Future Downs and Amakhosi coaches?

    Both Chiefs and Sundowns have had the tradition of appointing experienced coaches for their senior teams in order to maintain their competitive level and deliver more success.

    But Motsepe and Simmons' training may suggest they are being prepared for bigger roles in their respective clubs.   

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    Who are the other trainees?

    Chiefs academy player Kenneth Simmons is also understood to be among those undertaking the SAFA eight-day training course.

    Simmons, who was part of the Chiefs side that retained the Under-17 Gauteng Development League Cup in 2023, recently worked as a coaching intern in the Amakhosi academy.

    Former Amakhosi and Namibia international goalkeeper Virgil Vries, who was part of the Chiefs' setup in the 2018/19 season, is also among the coaches being trained for the relatively advanced-level licence.  

    The coaching students are expected to be trained on player development for the 13–16 age group. Their training will also focus on coaching methods, basic tactics, and football concepts, and will be taught through theory lectures and practical sessions.

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    Who qualifies for SAFA C licence?

    The training is Confederation of African Football (CAF) C Licence coaching courses that are only offered by the association, and its main aim is to develop coaches for player development and tactical application.

    For one to successfully apply for this course, he or she needs to hold the SAFA D License (or equivalent) with a minimum age of eight months, possess practical coaching experience, and complete a detailed application including a CV and activity report.  

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