Nigeria’s ruling party seeks service of Ex-Super Eagles Coach

shakirudeen taiwo

June 2, 2017 3:39 PM

The competition is aimed at fostering unity and discovering of talent among youths in the country.

Christian Chukwu, Ex- Super Eagles Coach

Nigeria’s current ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has employed the services of the former Coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu as the chairman of its maiden Unity Cup Football Competition.

According to sources close to the party, the competition is aimed at fostering unity and discovering of talent among youths in the country.

The 26-man committee is expected to ensure the successful organisation of the competition.

The party also said the championship is part of its mandate to initiate and implement strategic programmes which will attach the party of Nigerian youth.

Mr Chukwu, while accepting his role as the chairman organising committee of the competition, lauded the sports development initiative of the party and promised that the committee would ensure objectives of the game are achieved.

The date of commencement, mode of operation, competition format and prize rewards among other things, would be resolved by the planning committee.

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