Buhari Appoints Daniel Amokachi As Nigeria’s Football Ambassador - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 5, 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador.
Amokachi will assist the Federal Ministry of Youthand Sports Development to scout for talents as the nation’s FootballAmbassador.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by theSenior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu,
Following his appointment, Amokachi will alsopartake in the processes to revive the country’s football development, as wellas mentor young sportsmen and women.
Amokachi was a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Teamthat won the African Nations Cup in Tunisia.
He was also in the Nigerian Olympic Football Team tothe 1996 Atlanta Olympics that won the Gold Medal.
The ex-player also made football exploits in Europe,particularly in England where he won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995.
Upon his retirement from active football career,Amokachi managed Nasarawa United and Enyimba Football Club of Aba.