Coaching instructor, Emmanuel Kwesi Mensah, has provided insights into the controversy surrounding John Paintsil’s coaching qualifications following his appointment as assistant coach for the Black Stars.
Questions emerged regarding the former West Ham United player’s eligibility upon joining the new Black Stars technical team.
Mensah addressed the issue by revealing that Paintsil is presently enrolled in the CAF License B course and is awaiting certification.
He elaborated on the process, stating that upon completion of the course, candidates’ exam results are compiled and submitted to CAF for final approval based on their performance. Subsequently, CAF issues the license via email, which is then printed out for the individual.
“John Painstil has undertaken the CAF License B Course pending his certificate. It is so because if you write the exams, we collate your marks and send them to CAF for final approval which will be based on the specific mark scored. CAF will then issue the license through an E-mail which will be printed out.
“Before one will enroll for a CAF License, he must have a CAF License C certificate or one which is equivalent that is UEFA License B and per my information, Painstil had UEFA License B which meant he could do the CAF License B course,” he explained in an interview with Connect FM.
John Paintsil is currently in Morocco with the Black Stars, participating in preparations for their upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda.
