By Amaechi Agbo

Mr Jude Anyadufu can best be described as a man full with the grace to succeed. He is a doyen of grassroots talents and moulder of future Stars in Nigerian football

He has eyes for great footballers and has been the brain behind acquisition of players for Enyimba Football club of Aba, ever since he assumed duty as Enyimba sporting director.

He’s a silent achiever, a man whose passion for football is second to none.

His achievements speaks volume as well as credibility, having scouted for players both within and outside the shores of this country, who have represented Enyimba Fc of Aba.

No doubt his scouting policy as well as sense of humour for good footballers has helped Enyimba Fc win laurels.

He has constantly been behind the scene and shy’s away from the press despite his achievements.

He keeps the ladder for younger ones to climb. Provides the shoulder for them to lean on and sets the oath for their great growth in football.

An epitome of undiluted potentials in football talents discovering, he is also a true administrator, a bridge builder.

Joyous and easy going, humble and unasumming, Mr Jude Anyadufu has demonstrated in several positions and fora, his impeccable leadership sagacity.

A peace pathfinder with arrays of football Stars discovered under him, he marks his great day to with aplomb and measured gaity as the society and his people remembers him.

The football community have over the years noticed and passionately followed the quiet achiever, the silent football manager, and the peaceful performer

Jude Anyadufu, is an example of the natural introvert, who display the talent, and exhibit anxiety of a typical and adaptive but nevertheless accomplished introvert

Anyadufu is still achieving results while others are still arguing over roles and responsibilities, and who gets the most credit.

He has an approach of getting things done easily without stress.

Usually on his own ability, and often, in his own time.

His antecedents and pedigree speaks volume of his rich knowledge of the local league in Nigeria.

It will interest you to know that Jude Anyadufu was a former private club owner and a former scout and recruiting officer for former league champions, Plateau United under Chief Layi Olagbmiro.

His scouting exploits didn’t stop at one particular point, he was the scouting manager at Kano Pillars under Serikin Shanu of Kazure, Alhaji Adamu as chairman, and Tukur Babangida as the FA secretary then.

He was the man behind the scenes for late Chief Taiwo Ogunjiobi at Gabros International and Shooting Stars of Ibadan.

The former team secretary of Gukas FC is not a novice in the Nigeria football fraternity, he has paid his dues and has to be celebrated for a job well done.

Take A bow, sir and enjoy the best of your day today. Happy birthday to you, Mr Jude – Praised.