Many Nigerian coaches take 'bribe' from players - Former NPFL goal-king, Mfon Udoh

Many Nigerian coaches take 'bribe' from players - Former NPFL goal-king, Mfon Udoh

Hassan Abdulsalam 17:40 - 04.10.2023

The former Akwa United and Enyimba FC FC striker retains the record for most goals scored in a single NPFL season (23), a feat he achieved in 2013/2014.

Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal-king, Mfon Udoh has revealed that Most Nigerian Coaches takes bribe from Nigerian Players.

Udoh, who now represents Bashandura Kings in the Bangladesh top-flight played for several Clubs in the Nigerian elite league.

The former Akwa United and Enyimba FC FC striker retains the record for most goals scored in a single NPFL season (23), a feat he achieved in 2013/2014 .

Many Nigerian coaches receives money from players

The 31-year-old disclosed this during a podcast section hosted by former Warri Wolves Player and Nigerian Beach soccer legend, Abu Azeez.

Many Nigerian coaches take 'bribe' from players - Former NPFL goal-king, Mfon Udoh

"I say any Nigerian coaches dey collect money from players, i know dem well well but i know go call their names, dey plenty,' he said in pidgin during the podcast.

He continued, "They are saying they helping players , Come and sign this contract, you will see different copies and when you ask for your copy, they will say its with NFF that they will send it back to you."

Mfon Udon unveils best season of his career

The forward Mfon Udoh revealed that the 2014 NPFL season was his best season after scoring 23 goals making him the record holder in a single season.

He scored nine goals for Enyimba in the CAF Champions League as well.

“My first season with Enyimba in 2014 was the best in my career in the NPFL. Everything worked for me despite not being the main striker for Enyimba," he said.

Many Nigerian coaches take 'bribe' from players - Former NPFL goal-king, Mfon Udoh

He was called up to a friendly match between Ghanaian and Nigerian sides playing at home in November 2014. He entered the game as a 45th-minute substitute for the national team.

Tags: