Breaking: President Buhari makes new appointment

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former international, ex Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador.

This was made known in a statement signed by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

“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 sports men and women,” Garba said.

The former manager of Enyimba and Nasarawa United football club, was 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.

In addition to his football exploits in Europe, particularly in England where he won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995.