Football
Amokachi bags presidential aide job
Former Super Eagles skipper Daniel Amokachi has been appointed as Special Adviser on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari.
The appointment which takes effect from 11th of August, 2020 was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha.
As Special Assistant on Sports, Amokachi is expected to advise the President on all sports matters.
The Former Everton of England player was named Nigeria’s Football Ambassador in 2020. Although a ceremonial role, as Ambassador he is expected to mentor youngsters.
Amokachi a.k.a ‘Da Bull’ began his career in Kaduna with Ranchers Bees, played for Club Brugge of Belgium, Besiktas of Turkey, Everton of England and Colorado Rapids.
He played in three World Cup finals, won two Africa Cup of Nations as player and Assistant Coach to Stephen Keshi, Austin Eguavoen, Samson Siasia and Lars Largerback.
Amokachi also won Gold in the football event of the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Since his career was truncated by injury, he has coached the U-23 National Team, served as Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles and coached Nasarawa United.
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