Duke Udi: Coaches must be selected on merit

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars coach, Duke Udi says for Nigerian football to develope, coaches must be selected on merit and not on quota system or origin, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Udi, who received his League Bloggers Awards (LBA) as the Manager for the month of July before his team’s 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 35 encounter at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday, said he will never beg any man for a coaching job.

In a series of tweets after the encounter, the former Osun United gaffer shared his thoughts on the match, Nigerian coaches, attitudes of the NPFL teams and his coaching ambition.

“It was a fantastic game of football today and great display from both teams. The officiating was top class, referee Udoh showed why he is one of the best on the continent. I also received the July manager of the month award from @theOfficialLBA today, thank you.

Kehinde Adedipe celebrates his goal vs Tornadoes with teammates

“My ambition is to coach in Europe or other major leagues in Africa. I will keep working and striving hard till God elevates me #fight.

“Today is done and dusted, focus falls on the remaining three games of the season. Nine points still available for grabs #survival #hope #God.

“#mythought is Let our coaches be picked on merit and not on quota system or origin. That is when our football will grow.

“Our teams should learn how to win matches out of comfort zones. A good team is a one that can win any where. #mythoughts.

“Even if you loose at home, you know you can also win away from home. That way we know good coaches and a good team/national team #mythoughts.

“God is my source.I will never beg any man for a coaching job. As a player,I did not bribe any coach to play me.I played on merit #mythoughts.

“Which is why I will always promote merit over origin everywhere I go. #mythoughts,” Udi said via @duke_udi.