Nigerian Coach heads U16 US Football team

The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed US-based Nigerian tactician, Michael Nsien, as the brand new head coach of the nation’s U-16 Males’s youth nationwide soccer crew on a 3-year deal.

Nsien, with over 23 years of expertise as a participant and coach for golf equipment in the USA, turns into the primary Nigerian to take the reign of the U.S. U-16 Males’s youth nationwide crew.

Nsien, born in Oklahoma of Nigerian roots, holds all of the UEFA Professional Teaching licenses and is seen by his friends within the U.S. as a “trailblazer” for black coaches in a sector with only a few black coaches.

“I really feel actually good about getting this position and alternative as a first-generation Nigerian American, it’s actually necessary to me that we present that my household title and the folks of Nigeria are uncovered and represented in a optimistic manner not simply within the U.S. however internationally.

“I believe this chance will convey life upon my title, my household and my nation Nigeria as effectively and in addition as an American, I’ve an important sense of pleasure to characterize our nation and to assist get the following technology of American gamers to the forefront”, Nsien mentioned.

The 41-year-old has managed USL Championship facet FC Tulsa for 4 seasons, main the facet to the MLS Cup playoffs.

Nsien nevertheless hinted that this new position will open new alternatives and new experiences for him.