NFF PRESIDENCY : SAMBO CHOJI , IGBOKWE BACK AKWUEGBU
Photo 1: Benedict Akwuegbu
Photo 2 : Sambo Choji
More stakeholders including ex Nigerian international Sambo Choji and former Secretary of defunct Gabros International Football Club of Nnewi , Barrister Iyke Igbokwe have openly declared their total support for former Super Eagles Striker, Benedict Akwuegbu as next President of the Nigeria Football Federation.
Indeed Sambo Choji who revealed having trust on the Austrian Bombers since their career at Mighty Jets,JIB Rocks , Plateau United, Germany and other parts of the world declared that Akwuegbu has what it takes for Nigerians to celebrate football success.
“Sentiments aside Benedict Akwuegbu is the most qualified to be NFF President. He has played football at highest level including cadet , AFCON 2000 and Korea Japan 2002 FIFA world cup.
“He is passionate about the game and has a track record of funding three football clubs and taking fellow players along. Akwuegbu knows what to do to reposition Nigerian football. He is also well educated beside his success on and off the pitch”,summarised Sambo Choji on the former top scorer of Grazer AK of Austra who scored 12 UEFA goals in various top clubs across the world.
Just like Sambo, Barrister Iyke Igbokwe has appealed to ex footballers and other stakeholders to queue behind Benedict Akwuegbu who.has a BSc Hons degree and into respected Nursing programme in London.
Barr. Igbokwe who hailed recent resignation of the last NFF board said that footballers and genuine stakeholders should embrace Akwuegbu who has the pedigree to make Nigeria football blossom.
“We have seen enough of politicians and others masquerading as club chairmen. The time to have a full fledged ex international footballer investing in football, helping past and present footballers and other true stakeholders has come. Akwuegbu has been a successful player and making his mark at Akwuegbu United ,FC Mbaise.and Academies beside earlier stints at Plateau United and Heartland FC.
“Beside being a genuine club owner after playing at the highest level, he is young , dynamic and humble. The cap fits him most “, concluded Barr. Igbokwe,exponent of Sliding Tackles
