John Utaka: Montpellier Appoint Ex-Nigeria Winger As Youth Coach

The former Super Eagles star has returned to the French club where he played between 2011 and 2013 to commence his coaching career.

Montpellier have appointed their former player and ex-Nigeria international John Utaka as coach of their U19 team.

The 38-year-old returns to Stade de la Mosson with the ambition of earning his coaching badge in the Ligue 1 club’s youth set-up.

Utaka spent two-and-a-half years at Montpellier between 2011 and 2013, and he helped La Paillade win their first-ever top-flight title in the 2011-12 season.