AS Roma Appoints John Obuh as Technical Director

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AS Roma of Italy has appointed former Golden Eaglet Head Coach, John Obuh as the technical director of their youth team based in Abuja.


The Academy's Country Manager, Robin Adakosa disclosed this yesterday in a press statement viz the club website stating that Obuh is the right man for the job.

Adakosa is confidence Obuh's wealth of experience will be a boost for Roma as they continue to nurture young talents.

“It was easy for us to select Mr. Obuh among others considered for the job because we believe he possesses the quality to drive the vision of our Academy ", he said.

The country manager also added that “ the kids and other staff will have a lot to learn from him because we believe he
has seen it all as far as football is concerned, not only in Nigeria but globally”.

Adakosa strongly believe that this new step is a bold statement to making sure that AS Roma Academy Abuja, becomes a source of talented youngsters for Golden Eaglet of Nigeria and Flying Eagles.

Obuh 61, is the former U-17 and 20 head coach who led the Golden Eaglet in the 2009 FIFA World Cup to finish as runner up. He has coached several clubs in Nigerian League the likes of Kwara United, Sharks FC, Niger Tornadoes, Enugu Rangers and most recently Akwa United.

In 2019, he was out of contract with Akwa United Football club. It's a big win for his career following his appoint with Roma.

Alfred Micheal Reporting

Nice one.

Being the technical director of the youth team in Abuja would place him closer to the grassroots.

Op where is the sauce...

I sure know dt this as roma have a secret Nigerian man with huge shares in dt club because this this patronage on naija matter just too much.