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I fibbed to get on as a sub and ended up as the hero!

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2021 0

By Ben Alaiya with agency reports Everton legend Daniel Amokachi opens up on the incredible 1995 FA Cup semi-final which left Joe Royle fuming as the Toffees prepare to face Tottenham once more Daniel Amokachi was the most unlikely hero in the 1995 FA Cup final for Everton He lied to

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Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi as SA on Sports

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2020 0

Former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as his Special Adviser on Sports. This was announced in a press statement by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Thursday. The statement noted that Amokachi’s letter of appointment was issued on August 17 […]

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NFF denies appointing Amokachi head, technical crew

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied rumours making rounds in the media 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. READ ALSO: Just […]

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Just In: Buhari appoints Amokachi as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

 President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired a Nigerian professional footballer, former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. FIFA ends intervention in African football Amokachi, a

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Weah, Drogba, Eto’o, Toure, others storm Lagos for Ambode testimonial match

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2019

African football legends both in Nigeria and abroad will on Saturday, May 18, storm the Agege Stadium in Lagos to feature in the testimonial match organised to honour the outgoing Governor of the Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. Among the stars that have confirmed their participation for the one day event include The […]

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Amokachi to take over FC Taraba top job

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

Daniel Amokachi looks set to take over as coach of Nigeria premier league outfit FC Taraba. The 42-year-old Amokachi, who is not expected to return as assistant to Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has handled Nasarawa United, Enyimba as well as the Super Eagles and U-23 national team. His former national teammate and close friend […]

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Eagles: Amokachi Recalls Ogu, Ideye for Friendlies

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

Stand-in Super Eagles coach Daniel Amokachi has recalled John Ogu and Brown Ideye for the friendlies against Bolivia and South Africa. Amokachi, who listed 28 players for the games, did not pick Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi, who is recuperating from a knee surgery and also put Victor Moses on standby. He also handed call ups to […]