US NAME NIGERIAN U-16 COACH

The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed US-based Nigerian tactician, Michael Nsien, as the new head coach of the country’s U-16 Men’s youth national football team on a 3-year deal.

Nsien, with over 23 years of experience as a player and coach for clubs in the United States, becomes the first Nigerian to take the reign of the U.S. U-16 Men’s youth national team.

Nsien, born in Oklahoma of Nigerian roots, holds all the UEFA Pro Coaching licenses and is seen by his peers in the U.S. as a “trailblazer” for black coaches in a sector with very few black coaches.

The 41-year-old has managed USL Championship side FC Tulsa for four seasons, leading the side to the MLS Cup playoffs.

Nsien however hinted that this new role will open new opportunities and new experiences for him.