The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju
Pinnick and Chief Executive Officer, Forte Oil Plc., Femi Otedola on Tuesday
paid a visit to the recuperating ex-coach of the Super Eagles, Christian
Chukwu, at the Wellington Hospital in London.
Recall that Otedola donated N18m for the overseas medical
trip of the former captain of the old Green Eagles.
At the outbreak of news of the health challenges of the
former defender, the NFF under the leadership of Amaju Pinnick had moved
swiftly to ascertain the nature of his illness and to provide support.
Apart from setting up a delegation led by the Chairman of
Enugu State Football Association and Member of NFF Executive Committee, Hon.
Chidi Ofo Okenwa to pay Chukwu a visit, the Federation sought financial support
from philanthropic individuals, with the Chairman of Forte Oil, Mr. Femi
Otedola weighing with $50,000 [N18m].
Christian Chukwu captained the Green Eagles as they won
Nigeria’s first –ever Africa Cup of Nations title in 1980, receiving the brand
new Unity Cup from then President Shehu Shagari.
He also captained the Enugu Rangers FC team that won the
Africa Cup Winners’ Cup in 1977.
Chukwu also served as assistant coach of the first team to
win a FIFA World Cup trophy for Nigeria – the Golden Eaglets that triumphed at
the FIFA U16 World Cup in China in 1985.
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in a new browser tab) He was also assistant coach of the team widely known as
the Golden Generation – the 1994 Class of Super Eagles that qualified Nigeria
for her first FIFA World Cup finals won the Africa Cup of Nations title and
reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in America.
Between 2002 and 2005, Chukwu was the head coach of the Super
Eagles, leading the team to win bronze medal at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations
in Tunisia.
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Is good to help our ex- internationals
ReplyDeleteGod bless Otedola and every Nigerian that has in one way or another helped Chukwu. I just heard that Nigerians from all tribes have been donating. I was so touched and for a minute I imagined how great this country will be if we can do away with the tribal divide and move this country forward. I tell you Nigeria will be the greatest Country in the world because God has indeed blessed us with Human and natural resources. Can we all just say NO to division both in tribal and religious lines and be our brothers and sisters keeper. God bless Nigeria and Nigerians.
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