President
Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired Nigerian professional footballer, former
Super Eagles player, and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, as Nigeria’s
Football Ambassador.
A statement on Tuesday signed by the President’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu,
recalled that Amokachi, a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the
African Nations Cup in Tunisia, was also in the Nigerian Olympic Football Team
to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics that won the Gold Medal.
It also noted
that in addition to his football exploits in Europe, particularly in England
where he won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995, Amokachi after retirement has
managed Nasarawa United and Enyimba Football Club of Aba.
The statement
added that, “As Nigeria’s Football Ambassador – a largely ceremonial role –
Amokachi will assist the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to
scout for talents, be part of processes to revive the country’s football development,
as well as mentor young sportsmen and women.”
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