The one-week training will take place at the famed South Africa World Coaches Konink Nederlandse Voetbal Bond (KNVB) workshop. The workshop has ambassadors such as Nwankwo Kanu, Ruud Gullit, Philip Cocu, Pierre Van Hooidonk and Kalusha Bwalya. The KNVB program has trained coaches in countries around the world since 1997 and specializes in transforming individuals ranging from physical education teachers to former professional footballers – all into World Coaches who then impart their knowledge on their communities.
"Our aim is to equip Dennis with the essential skills a football coach needs. He will then be able to pass on that knowledge as well as skills to youth in Kenya,” said Betway Kenya Country Manager Wanja Gikonyo.
She added: "This is the first among many training opportunities that Betway has lined up for Dennis. As our ambassador, he will be heavily involved in football talent development across the country. This is one of the ways we are contributing towards spurring development of football in Kenya."
This comes against the backdrop of Oliech’s recent announcement to retire from international football. He first played for the national team in 2002 when as a 17-year-old he played against Nigeria in an international friendly in Lagos. After that, he went on to play in 68 matches for Harambee stars and scored 34 goals in the process.
The prolific forward turned professional in 2003 and has played for Al-Arabi in Qatar, French League One teams Nantes and Ajaccio, League Two side Auxerre and Dubai CSC in the UAE Division One league.
He travels to South Africa on Saturday August 20, 2016.
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