John Obuh

John Sam Obuh is a Nigerian football manager. He was most recently the coach of Akwa United F.C.[2] He was in charge of Nigeria's under-17 national team during the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup after leaving Kwara United due to a payment dispute.[3] On 20 July 2013 Obuh resigned as Manager of the Nigerian under-20 team.[4] On 29 October 2013 Obuh became the Manager of Enugu Rangers.[5] Obuh was sacked as manager of Enugu Rangers and was replaced by Kelechi Emeteole.[6] Obuh was appointed manager of Kwara United on 16 January 2016.[7][8] In August 2019, Obuh was appointed Technical adviser and head coach of Akwa United replacing Rafael Everton.[9]

John Obuh
Personal information
Full name John Sam Obuh
Date of birth (1960-03-21) 21 March 1960
Place of birth Ohafia,[1] Nigeria
Position(s) Manager
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Abiola Babes
Calabar Rovers
– Udoji United
Teams managed
Niger Tornadoes
2008–2009 Kwara United
2009 Nigeria U-17
2010–2012 Sharks F.C.
2010–2013 Nigeria U-20
2013–2016 Enugu Rangers
2016–2018 Kwara United
2019 – Akwa United F.C.
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

On 16 December 2019, John Obuh renounced his role as the technical adviser of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), campaigners, Akwa United of Uyo.[10]

Coaching Honors

References
  1. Q&A on Supersport.com
  2. Kwara Utd Fires Coach John Obuh‚ thisdaylive.com, 13 March 2018
  3. Obuh blasts Kwara United's management (18 July 2009) Archived 2012-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
  4. http://www.kickoff.com/news/35859/the-resignation-of-john-obuh-as-coach-of-the-flying-eagles-has-been-formally-accepted.
  5. http://m.goal.com/s/en-ng/news/4366961
  6. "5 top Nigerian Coaches who've lost their jobs before the new season". pulse.ng. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  7. "Kwara United unveils Coach John Obuh". 16 January 2016. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  8. "John Obuh named Kwara United head coach". 13 January 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  9. Published. "Obuh, Udi join Akwa United". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  10. "Obuh quits as Akwa United coach". www.msn.com. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
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