See Names Of Ex-Super Eagles Stars In The Tussle For NFF Presidency
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 23, 2022
With the Amaju Pinnick-led administration set to come to an end in September, at least three ex-Super Eagles stars are stated their bid to jostle for the coveted top position of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
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Three former Nigerian national team players have reportedly shown interest in piloting the affairs of the Nigerian football after their playing careers.
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According to several sources, one of the former players who indicated interest is Ben Akwuegbu, popularly known as 'Austria Bomber'.
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The other two are Jonathan Akpoborie and Idah Peterside who was a former goalkeeper in his playing days.
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Apart from Akwuegbu, Akpoborie and Peterside who had played for the national team, there are some other people who have shown interest in the NFF presidency.
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Some of those who have indicated interest are: Mazi Amanze Uchegbulem, Imo FA Chairman and former NFF Vice President (2006-2010) during Alhaji Sani Lulu's tenure, Chief Fan Ndubuoke, a former NFA Board member and ex-SWAN President and Christian Emeruwa, a staff of NFF and CAF Security Committee member.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi