In its quest to win maiden Nigerian Professional Football League title in the 2019/2020 season, Akwa United Football Club of Uyo have unveiled her new head coach John Obuh and his assistant Duke Udi to tinker the club for the season which is scheduled to kick-off on November 3.
At a colourful unveiling ceremony at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Promise Keepers also presented 15 newly signed players to the media community, fans and supporters of the club.
The vastly experienced John Obuh was a former national team coach with U-17 and 20 side between 2008-2013.
Obuh has CAF B coaching license, English FA International coaching license, and German Football A license. His last assignment in the NPFL was with Kwara United in 2018 after helping the team gained promotion from the NNL. The tactician who has signed a 1 year contract with Akwa United has set a target of winning the NPFL title with the Uyo based side.
Also joining Akwa United’s technical crew for the new season is former Super Eagles, Grasshopper of Switzerland and Akwa United defender Duke Udi as the Deputy Head Coach.
Udi has previously worked as a coach with Giwa FC, Enugu Rangers, Sunshine stars amongst others. He has agreed a one year deal with the Promise Keepers.
The club has acquired 15 experienced new players for the up coming season comprising three goalkeepers, four defenders, four midfielders and four forwards players.
Some of the new players are Itodo Akor (El-Kanemi), Bassey Akpan (Sunshine Stars)
Sampson Gbadebo (Rivers Utd), Dare Ojo (Lobi Stars) ,Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (ES Setif)
Christian Ekong (Delta Force), Michael Ohanu (MFM) and
Ubong Friday (Lobi FC)
