Ghanaian tactician Barnabas Awuni has guided Nigerian youth outfit Sporting Supreme to an impressive double triumph in Europe, clinching the Gothia U18 Cup in Sweden and the Dana U19 Cup in Denmark.
Awuni, who boasts a wealth of coaching experience in Ghana’s Division One League, masterminded his side’s dominant run in both tournaments, blending tactical discipline with free-flowing attacking football.
Sporting Supreme displayed remarkable consistency, overcoming top youth teams across the continent to lift the prestigious trophies.
The Ghanaian coach’s resume includes stints with Skyy FC, WAFA, Swedru All Blacks, King Faisal FC, and Asekem FC, where he was known for nurturing young talents and instilling a winning mentality.
His move to Nigeria has now yielded remarkable success, further enhancing his reputation as one of West Africa’s promising coaching minds.
Road to the Titles
At the Gothia U18 Cup in Sweden, Sporting Supreme stormed through the group stages unbeaten, scoring 14 goals and conceding just twice.
They overcame Norwegian and Swedish opposition in the knockout rounds before sealing the trophy with a thrilling 2-1 win in the final.
In Denmark’s Dana U19 Cup, the Nigerian side replicated their form, dispatching strong youth teams from Germany and Denmark en route to the final.
A commanding 3-0 victory in the decider crowned a perfect campaign, marking Awuni’s second trophy in as many weeks.
Awuni described the achievement as “a proud moment for Nigerian youth football and a testament to African coaching quality.” With his profile on the rise, many will be watching closely to see the next chapter in his flourishing career.
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