Prince Udofia, the erstwhile team coordinator of the national U-17 team that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup at Chile 2015, recently created his own story by leading Nationwide League one side, JM Liberty of Makurdi, to the Pro-League.
Udofia, a coaching graduate from the National Institute of Sports (NIS) as well as holder of CAF Intermediary Coaching Certificate, was the cynosure of all eyes with the Makurdi-based side at the NLO play-off centre in Jos at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium .
His side won all its six matches to secure promotion to the NNL in only their first attempt.
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“I want to thank the Almighty God for the privilege of winning this slot not just for the good people of Benue state alone but for the entire North Central which comprises of Plateau state, Benue state, Nasarawa state, Niger State , Kogi State amongst others,” Udofia, a graduate of Hungarian University of Physical education in Budapest told The Nation. “My special thanks goes to the President of JM Liberty FC ASP Jeremiah Avugul for believing in my technical prowess and administrative acumen as well as His Excellency Governor Samuel Ortom for giving the state a new team under his tenure.
“ Above all, my players for sacrificing so much and following my instructions to the letter.”
In a related development, Governor Ortom has congratulated the management and players of JM Liberty Football Team on their promotion to the NNL also known as professional league.
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