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Buhari appoints Amokachi Special Assistant on sports

A former Super Eagles striker and Nigerian Football Ambassador Daniel Amokachi  has been  appointed Special Assistant on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari.

The letter of appointed signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha said ” I am  pleased to inform you that   Mohammadu Buhari , President  of  the  Federal  Republic of Nigeria  has approved your appointment  as Special Assistant  on Sports. The appointment takes effect from the 11th of August, 2020.”

As Special Assistant on Sports, Amokachi is expected to advise the President on all sports matters.

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The Former Everton of England player was earlier in the year named Nigeria’s Football Ambassador.  Although a ceremonial role, as Ambassador he is expected to mentor upcoming footballers.

Amokachi popularly called ‘Da Bull’ began 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 thrice voted the third best player in Africa.

Amokachi who was thrice voted third best player in Africa played in two World Cup finals, won two nations cup as both player and assistant coach. He was also a member of the world conquering 1996 Atlanta Olympics Dream.

 

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