In a statement issued on Monday by its Country Manager,
Robinson Adakosa, the academy said it is delighted to start a new chapter with
Mr. Obuh and that they are happy to bring in the former Kwara United FC of
Ilorin gaffer because of his wealth of experience.
“It was easy for us to pick Mr Obuh among numerous other
people considered for the job because we believe he possesses the quality to
drive the vision of our academy.
“The kids and other staff will have a lot to learn from him
because we believe that he has seen it all as far as football is concerned, not
only in Nigeria but globally.
“We believe that this new step is a bold statement to making
sure that AS Roma Academy Abuja, becomes a source of talented youngsters for
the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria and the Flying Eagles,” Adakosa said.
Obuh, born in Ohafia local government area of Abia State, has more than 20 years of
coaching experience and nurture the Golden Eaglets to win FIFA Fair Play Award
at the 2009 U-17 World Cup where Nigeria finished 2nd behind Switzerland and
won 2010 WAFU Club Championship with Sharks F.C. of Port Harcourt.
Before moving into a managerial position, Obuh had some
stints with Abiola Babes, Julius Berger, Enugu Rangers, Enyimba International
FC of Aba, Udoji United among others as a player.
He was the coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria between
2010 and 2013.
He has managed many top teams in Nigeria Professional
Football League (NPFL), many of which include Akwa United FC of Uyo, Kwara
United FC of Ilorin, Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna, and Enugu Rangers among
others.
Adakosa said AS Roma Academy Abuja trials is currently
ongoing as well as enrollment into the academy.