Kennedy Boboye (born 1 January 1974) is a Nigerian football manager and former player.

Kennedy Boboye
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-01-01) 1 January 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Nigeria
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1993 Sharks
1993–1994 Udoji United
1998–1999 SV Straelen
1999–2000 KFC Uerdingen 2+ (0+)
2003–2004 Manning Rangers
Managerial career
2015 Sunshine Stars
2015–2016 Abia Warriors
2016–2018 Plateau United
2019 Remo Stars
2019–2022 Akwa United
2023– Heartland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career edit

Boboye started his career with Nigerian second tier side Sharks.[1] In 1998, he signed for SV Straelen in the German fourth tier.[2] In 1999, he signed for German third tier club KFC Uerdingen.[2] In 2003, he signed for Manning Rangers in South Africa.[3]

Managerial career edit

In 2016, Boboye was appointed manager of Nigerian team Plateau United, helping them win their only top flight title.[4] In 2019, he was appointed manager of Akwa United in Nigeria, and also helped them to win their first-ever top flight title.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "My Only Football Regret - Boboye". sportsglobaltv.com.
  2. ^ a b Kennedy Boboye at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "Rangers need right plan for 'wounded' Pirates". iol.co.za.
  4. ^ "Exclusive interview with Kennedy Boboye, Plateau United's Technical Adviser". makingofchamps.com.
  5. ^ "Why Akwa United won Nigeria premier league — Coach". punchng.com.

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