Former Sierra Leone captain Mohamed Kallon who has completed his Uefa Pro Licence in Italy has said that there are obstacles ahead if he wants to coach in Italy “because it’s difficult for a Black coach to have a job there”, Kallon told BBC Sport Africa. “It’s easier for Italian nationals to secure a coaching job than foreigners because of their system.
“The fact is that Black qualified coaches do struggle to get jobs at big clubs in Europe because there’s the perception that they can’t perform at the highest level.
“It’s about time we change the narrative, and I want to be part of it. We need to get three to four Black coaches to break through, and we’ll be there.”