Football in Turkmenistan has a great future, said FIFA technical expert Svetlana Kashuba, as reported by the website tff.com.tm.
A training course for category “C” coaches has started in Ashgabat. The training program is designed to obtain a license that gives the right to coach children aged 6 to 12 years. FIFA technical experts Svetlana Kashuba and Rovshan Meredov are monitoring the process.
“I believe that football in Turkmenistan has a great future. Great success takes time,” Kashuba noted in an interview with the FFT press service.
According to the expert, who visited Turkmenistan for the first time, she was impressed by the good infrastructure and the presence of large stadiums in the country. “Recently, the development of football in Turkmenistan has been noticeable, because experienced specialists work in football management,” she emphasized.
Kashuba advised young Turkmen football players and coaches to love football, not be afraid of difficulties, maintain physical fitness and enjoy the game. “Then success will be on your side,” concluded the FIFA technical expert.