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Kanu: Ex- Internationals Can Run Nff by vicmatias(m): 11:33pm On Sep 09, 2016 |
The former Super Eagles skipper is saddened
by the state of Nigerian football and believes
ex-players should be given a chance to take
charge of administration
Kanu Nwankwo hopes ex-internationals are
given the opportunity to help rescue Nigeria
football from sinking further.
The Super Eagles legend expressed his
unhappiness at the Super Eagles’ inability to
qualify for Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations,
and felt that could have been averted if those
who played the game had a say in terms of
administration.
“It worries me as a former captain and
player. It’s something that doesn’t make us
sleep well,” said Kanu.
"We’re missing out on too many
competitions, and this is not the Nigeria we
know and there’s something wrong
somewhere.
“People come up to say ‘Kanu go and do
something,’ but we don’t have that
opportunity especially when you talk but
people don’t listen to you; it hurts.
"We want to contribute, and we don’t have to
be coaches to contribute, because we’re part
of Nigeria and great ambassadors, so we
have to play our own part but when the
doors aren’t opened for us to play a part
we’ll just sit at home and talk from now till
forever and nothing will happen.
"Those in the powerhouse have to realise
they have people like us [ex internationals]
that can play our part,” he concluded.
*Kanu was speaking at the launch launch of
Star Football League, a collaboration between
Star Lager Beer and five major European clubs
(Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG, Juventus and
Real Madrid) to further strengthen the ties
between the clubs and their fans in the
Nigeria.
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