Tag: Daniel Amokachi
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Why Ighalo is not starting at Man Utd – Amokachi
Former Super Eagles player Daniel Amokachi has stated Odion Ighalo cannot replace Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in Manchester United’s starting line-up because he is ‘only a backup’ striker. The 31-year-old made a surprise loan switch to the Red Devils in January on transfer deadline day from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua. His arrival…
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Mikel Obi named greatest Nigerian player
Former Super Eagles player, and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, has named former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, as the greatest Nigerian player ever. Amokachi, who was recently appointed as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador by President Muhammadu Buhari, believes Mike Obi is ahead of Nigerian legends, Austin Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu Nwankwo because of his achievements…
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NFF denies appointing Amokachi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied rumours making rounds of the appointment of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Daniel Amokachi as Head of its Technical Department. In a statement on Wednesday, Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, said Mr Bitrus Bewarang still remained the federation’s Technical Director, NAN reports. Olajire quoted Chairman of…
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BREAKING: Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi Nigeria’s Football Ambassador
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi as the nation’s Football Ambassador. A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Presidential spokesman on Tuesday, said as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador – a largely ceremonial role – Amokachi would assist the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to scout for talents, be part…