PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS AMOKACHI AS NIGERIA’S FOOTBALL AMBASSADOR

The Nigerian Government has announced former Super Eagles player, , a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the African Nations Cup in Tunisia, Daniel Amokachi, popularly called “Bull”, , as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador .

Penpushing reports that, a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President , Garba Shehu, said  the President approved  the appointment.adding that with the new status Amokachi will assist the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to scout for talents and be part of processes to revive the country’s football development.

The appointee, a one-time Assistant Coach of Super Eagles  was also in the Nigerian Olympic Football Team to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics that won the Gold Medal and 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

“As Nigeria’s Football Ambassador – a largely ceremonial role –Amokachi will assist the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to scout for talents and be part of processes to revive the country’s football development. He will also serve as a mentor to young sports men and women,’’ the statement said.