John Obuh

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 65)
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 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

• 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup- Runners-up
• 2010 WAFU Club Championship- Champion (with Sharks F.C.)