Eswatini coach attends ICC Level 2 course in Kenya
Mancoba Jele aims to train local cricket instructors after completing a four-day programme in Nairobi.
Eswatini Cricket Association (ECA) sent former national player Mancoba Jele to Nairobi, Kenya, for an ICC Level 2 Coaching Course from November 5-8, 2026. Jele, who holds an ICC Level 1 Coaching Certificate, will gain a qualification that brings him closer to training other local instructors. He currently coaches Eswatini's Under-19 and Senior Women's teams.
The four-day training programme in Nairobi is facilitated by ICC Master Educators Christopher Cardoso and Jolene Campher. Jele's participation is seen by the ECA as a crucial step towards establishing a sustainable coaches’ education pathway. The Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council (ESRC) provided financial support for Jele's travel and participation.
The ECA stated that Jele's new qualification will help elevate the standard of cricket across Eswatini. The association praised the ESRC for its commitment to sports development in the country. Jele previously represented Eswatini on the pitch for six years before moving into coaching roles.
Why it mattersMancoba Jele, a coach for Eswatini's national youth and women's cricket teams, is attending a course to improve local coaching standards.