“Under his tenure as Team Manager, the club emerged winners of the FA Cup in 2015 and 2017 and also won the Nigeria Premier Football League title in 2021.
Relegated Akwa United has announced the death of former Nigeria International defender, Emmanuel Udoh who until his death, was the club’s Team Manager.
Udoh’s death was confirmed in a statement by the club’s Media Manager, Mfon Patrick,saying: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our Team Manager, Sir Emmanuel Udoh KSJ, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
“Late Sir Emmanuel Udoh was a former player of Green Eagles of Nigeria, Calabar Rovers and Bendel Insurance, where he played as a right-back.
“He was nicknamed Bullet by his fans and admirers because of his powerful kicks. Upon his retirement from active football, he worked as the Akwa Ibom State Football Association (FA) Secretary for thirteen years before being appointed the Team Manager of Akwa United Football Club.
“Under his tenure as Team Manager, the club emerged winners of the FA Cup in 2015 and 2017 and also won the Nigeria Premier Football League title in 2021.
“Detailed information about his funeral will be made known by his family. We pray to God Almighty to rest his soul and grant his family, loved ones, and the entire football fraternity the strength to bear the loss.”