President Buhari appoints former Super Eagles striker as Special Assistant on Sports

President Buhari has appointed Daniel Amokachi as his Special Assistant on Sports.

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Super Eagles striker and Nigerian Football Ambassador, Daniel Amokachi, as his Special Assistant on Sports.

The appointment was disclosed through a statement by the media office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare. He said the letter of appointment was dated August 17th 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

Although a ceremonial role, as Ambassador, he is expected to mentor younger athletes.

Amokachi started his career in Kaduna with Ranchers Bees Football club of Kaduna, played for Club Brugge of Belgium, Besiktas of Turkey, Everton of England and Colorado Rapids.

He was voted three times as the third best player in Africa.

He played in three World Cup finals, won two nations cup as a player and an assistant coach.

The former Super Eagles striker won Gold medal in the football event of the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Since his career was cut short by injury, he had coached the U-23 National Team, served as an assistant coach of the Super Eagles and also managed Nasarrawa United.