The pioneer Executive Chairman of Gombe State Sports Commission, Malam Farouk Yarma has commended the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on the appointment of former Super Eagles captain and coach, Austin Eguaveon as the new Technical Director.
He said “I received with delight the news of the appointment of Coach Austin Eguavoen as Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation. This is one choice by the football ruling house that gladdens the heart of every football stakeholder in the country.
“I would like to congratulate my brother and friend Coach Austin Eguavoen for achieving this career milestone. The appointment is a case of a round peg into a round hole.
“Coach Austin Eguavoen is respected for his humble nature. He is a complete gentleman that thrives on respect to everyone. When we worked with him in Gombe United, he exhibited his inherent modesty and he never disrespected anyone.
Yarma also said Eguaveon deserves the appointment because of his technical prowess and transparency.
He said the coach usually carries everybody along in his dealings just as he is detribalised.
“The Nigerian Football Federation has made the right choice and need to be commended.
“May the tenure of the new Technical Director bring good tidings to Nigerian football,” said Yarma
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