Coach Mohamed Bello Bah has become one of the first Sierra Leoneans to earn the prestigious FIFA Coach Educators’ Diploma after successfully completing a three-year training programme.
Bah, Founder and Chairman of SV Werder Bremen SL and Head Coach of Freetown City FC, officially received his certification on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following the completion of the programme with a final assessment in Rwanda.
The FIFA Coach Educators’ Development Pathway included comprehensive e-learning modules, online mentoring and on-site training, with a strong focus on individual mentorship and practical assessments.
The programme is designed by FIFA to equip experienced coaches with the knowledge and skills needed to train, mentor and develop the next generation of football coaches in their respective countries.
With more than 25 years of coaching experience across various teams and capacities, Bah’s latest qualification adds to his extensive experience in football coaching and education.
His achievement is expected to contribute to the development of coach education and the advancement of football standards in Sierra Leone.