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AFCON 2019: NFF appoints Okocha, Kanu, Babangida as scouts, motivational figures

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles’ captains Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu, as well as former star winger Tijani Babangida as scouts and movitational figures for Nigeria’s campaign at the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt this summer.                             According to NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the three legends will monitor the activities of the Super Eagles’ opponents leading to the finals in Egypt and report to Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr, and will continue their assignment in Egypt during the championship. “Okocha, Kanu and Babangida served Nigeria meritoriously as players and we believe they have the capacity to excel in this particular assignment. They will also serve as role models for our young team in Egypt,” Dr Sanusi told thenff.com on Tuesday.                     ...

All Road lead to Alexandria

OFFICIAL: Nigeria's #TotalAFCON2019 Group Matches Schedule: 22/06: 🇳🇬 vs. Burundi 26/06: 🇳🇬 vs. Guinea 30/06: 🇳🇬 vs. Madagascar All group games to be played at the Alexandria Stadium