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.
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.
