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By Seyi Akanni Former Nigeria International, Duke Udi has informed that, football runs in the veins of his family and his emergence was just once in a blue moon, he revealed that football finally made him to live his dreams. While featuring on Family United By Football Personality Interview, Duke who started his career with Concord FC in 1993 and was part of the victorious  league winning squad of Shooting Stars F.C. in 1995 said that, hardwork, dedication and discipline should be the watchword of any serious footballer. "My family is a football family, I used to follow three of my elder brothers to training, my brother was the captain of NPA of Warri and I do follow him keenly as a kid. My parents also love football and they suppoted our career. "When I was active, indiscipline affected me from reaching the ultimate goal. As a talented player, l believed that, something good would come easy. Discipline is the keyword, I do tell my players that talent will c...

Ex-international Duke Udi, Monday afternoon resigned from his position as head coach of Osun United Football Club. The fans and players of the Omoluabi Giants, are in a state of shock following Udi's resignation. The news comes like a bolt of lightning on a sunny day for the Nigeria National League side. “I have decided to resign from my position as head coach of Osun United Football Club,” Udi said.  “I deeply appreciate my time with the team and I want to thank all the fantastic people who make Oshogbo a fantastic place to work for me.” Osun United Management Committee led by Engineer Jimoh Olayemi, held an emergency meeting after receiving Udi's resignation letter, wished him the very best in his future endeavours and will name a substantive head coach that will fill the vacuum created soon.