President Buhari appoints former Super Eagles' player Daniel Amokachi as Nigerian football ambassador

The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, has appointed former Nigerian player and coach Daniel Amokachi as the Nigerian football ambassador.

The Nigerian player who is popularly known as The Bull was part of the Olympic team that won the Olympic gold medal in 1996. His appointment by the President came was announced on Tuesday in a statement by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu.

The statement reads: “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.

“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.”

Daniel Amokachi, as a ceremonial football ambassador in Nigeria, would assist in scouting new players for the country.