Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi Special Assistant on Sports
By Adekunle Badmus
Former Super Eagles striker and Nigerian Football Ambassador, Daniel Amokachi has been appointed as the Special Assistant on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari.
His letter of appointment dated Monday, 17 August, 2020 was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha.
Amokachi’s letter reads, “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 Tuesday, 11 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 youngsters.
Amokachi a.k.a Da Bull, began his career in Kaduna with Ranchers Bees Football Club of Kaduna.
The Kaduna State born ex-footballeer later 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.
Daniel played in two World Cup finals, won two African Nations Cup as player and assistant coach to the late Stephen Keshi.
Also, he won Gold in the football event of the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Since his careeer was truncated by injury, he had coached the U-23 National Team.
He also served as an Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles and First team coach of Nasarrawa United.
