John Sam Obuh is a Nigerian football coach. 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 contract 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 later sacked as manager of Enugu Rangers and was replaced by Kelechi Emeteole.[6] Obuh was again 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 (age 64)
Place of birth Ohafia,[1] Nigeria
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Abiola Babes
Calabar Rovers
Udoji United
Managerial career
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.
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Nigeria (as manager)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Runner-up 2009
Africa U-20 Cup of Nations
Winner 2011
Bronze medal – third place 2013
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

Coaching Honors

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References

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  1. ^ "Q&A with John Obuh". supersport.com.
  2. ^ "Kwara Utd Fires Coach John Obuh". 12 March 2018.‚ thisdaylive.com, 13 March 2018
  3. ^ "Obuh blasts Kwara United's management (18 July 2009)". Archived from the original on 9 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Reference at www.kickoff.com".[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Reference at m.goal.com".
  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. ^ "Obuh, Udi join Akwa United". Punch Newspapers. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Obuh quits as Akwa United coach". www.msn.com. Retrieved 17 December 2019.