John Obuh | |
Fullname: | John Sam Obuh |
Birth Date: | 1960 3, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Ohafia,[1] Nigeria |
Clubs1: | Abiola Babes |
Clubs2: | Calabar Rovers |
Clubs3: | Udoji United |
Managerclubs1: | Niger Tornadoes |
Manageryears2: | 2008–2009 |
Managerclubs2: | Kwara United |
Manageryears3: | 2009 |
Managerclubs3: | Nigeria U-17 |
Manageryears4: | 2010–2012 |
Managerclubs4: | Sharks F.C. |
Manageryears5: | 2010–2013 |
Managerclubs5: | Nigeria U-20 |
Manageryears6: | 2013–2016 |
Managerclubs6: | Enugu Rangers |
Manageryears7: | 2016–2018 |
Managerclubs7: | Kwara United |
Managerclubs8: | Akwa United F.C. |
Manageryears8: | 2019 – |
Medaltemplates: | (as manager) |
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]
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]