Amokachi appointed as Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Amokachi appointed as Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Daniel Amokachi, former assistant coach of the Super Eagles has been offered a new coaching job at FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Legit.ng has gathered.

Amokachi, a former Nigeria international was unveiled on Sunday, August 10, at the Rojenny International stadium, Oba, Anambra state, after the league match between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Sunshine Stars FC was postponed because the pitch was waterlogged following a heavy downpour.

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The former Nasarawa United coach was appointed as the Technical Assistant to FC Ifeanyi Ubah, as erstwhile coach, John Obuh, was made the Technical Director.

Amokachi 42, fondly referred to as 'Da Bull' in his playing days was unveiled alongside former Super Eagles goalkeeper and Trainer, Ike Shorunmu.

In a chat with Legit.ng after the unveiling, the footballer turned analyst said: "It is a rare privilege to be considered good enough to handle a side such as Ifeanyi Ubah FC.

"I want to appreciate his excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, for this singular honour.

"I shall try my best not to disappoint the team as we try to push for continental qualification, because that is the major aim of the owner."

Amokachi appointed as Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Amokachi unveiled as the new coach of Ifeanyi Ubah alongside John Obuh, the new Technical Adviser and Ike Shorunmu, goalkeeper's trainer. Owner of the club, Ifeanyi Ubah at the far right
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Amokachi appointed as Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Daniel Amokachi and Ifeanyi Ubah
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Meanwhile, the matches between Heartland and 3SC has been rescheduled to hold by 10am on Monday, August 10, while the Ifeanyi Ubah versus Sunshine Stars FC encounter will be played by 12noon same day.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah were routed 3-0 at the Warri Township Stadium in Week 21 courtesy of a Gbolahan Salami brace and a Benjamin Ibenegbu strike.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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