Daniel Amokachi
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles
attacker and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, as Nigeria’s Football
Ambassador.
The information was made public in a statement issued by Garba
Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity)
in Abuja on Tuesday explained 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.
The statement 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.
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.