The AS Roma Academy Abuja, Nigeria, has officially announced the appointment of former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles of Nigeria Coach, John Obuh as Technical Director.
The Academy disclosed this in a statement on Monday by its Country Manager, Robinson Adakosa.
Adakosa said the academy is delighted to start a new chapter with Mr Obuh and that they are happy to bring in the former Kwara United FC of Ilorin gaffer because of his wealth of experience.
“It was easy for us to pick Mr Obuh among numerous other people considered for the job because we believe he possesses quality to drive the vision of our academy.
“The kids and other staff will have a lot to learn from him because we believe that he has seen it all as far as football is concerned, not only in Nigeria but globally.
“We believe that this new step is a bold statement to making sure that AS Roma Academy Abuja, becomes a source of talented youngsters for the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria and the Flying Eagles” Adakosa said.
Obuh in the last two decades has held various coaching positions including nurturing the Golden Eaglets to win FIFA Fair Play Award at the 2009 U-17 World Cup where Nigeria finished 2nd behind Switzerland and won the 2010 WAFU Club Championship with Sharks F.C. of Port Harcourt.
Before moving into a managerial position, Obuh had some stints with Abiola Babes, Julius Berger, Enugu Rangers, Enyimba International FC of Aba, Udoji United among others as a player.
He was the coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria between 2010 and 2013.
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