Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has announced his ambition to coach Zimbabwe's Under-17 and Under-20 national teams. He believes the country's senior team struggles stem from inadequate youth development and a reliance on patchwork solutions.
Katsande, who runs his own Kitoko Soccer School, stated that a proper youth structure is essential for producing technically skilled players. He pointed to South Africa's successful junior models as a blueprint, emphasizing their ability to develop talents for top leagues. He aims to build competitive youth sides that mirror international tactical and physical standards.
Having already obtained his CAF C Licence, Katsande plans to pursue a CAF B Licence. He expressed his long-term goal of revitalizing Zimbabwe's junior national teams, asserting that a strong developmental foundation would automatically strengthen the senior squad for years to come.
Katsande, who runs his own Kitoko Soccer School, stated that a proper youth structure is essential for producing technically skilled players. He pointed to South Africa's successful junior models as a blueprint, emphasizing their ability to develop talents for top leagues. He aims to build competitive youth sides that mirror international tactical and physical standards.
Having already obtained his CAF C Licence, Katsande plans to pursue a CAF B Licence. He expressed his long-term goal of revitalizing Zimbabwe's junior national teams, asserting that a strong developmental foundation would automatically strengthen the senior squad for years to come.
