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Tier 1 · UEFA B Licence

UEFA B Licence
in South Africa.

The UEFA B Licence is the credential for the coach stepping into semi-professional, academy and reserve-team environments. It is also the gateway to UEFA A and Pro.

What the UEFA B Licence covers

Match-day management. In-possession and out-of-possession principles. Set-piece design. Player profiling and pathway management. Working with assistant coaches and analysts. Tactical periodisation. Practical assessment of a competitive match cycle.

Format

Two residential blocks (~10 days total over 9 months). Six months supervised practice with a Tribal Nation Sports mentor. Match-day observation and feedback. Final assessment via competitive-match analysis. Total elapsed time: 9–12 months.

Frequently asked.

Do I need a UEFA C Licence first?

Yes — or an equivalent we recognise (CAF C with sufficient coaching record, or a national-federation equivalent). We assess at intake.

How much does it cost?

We publish an all-in fee per cohort that covers tuition, residential accommodation and travel. We do not believe in hidden fees. Indicative range for SA candidates: R85,000–R110,000 depending on partner federation and travel costs at the time of cohort. Final pricing is published at cohort launch.