Pinnck, Rohr Commend Governor Okowa

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has appreciated Governor Okowa for the tremendous support given to the Super Eagles and the federation.

Its President, Amaju Pinnick, said the bill for next week Tuesday’s international friendly against Uganda had been underwritten completely by the Delta State Government.

Nigeria Football Federation NFF President Amaju Pinnick said: “We appreciate Governor Okowa for the tremendous support given to the Super Eagles and by extension, the Nigeria Football Federation. The bill for next Tuesday’s international friendly against Uganda has been underwritten completely by the Delta State Government. 

As my Governor and father said, this State will begin to play a more prominent role in the programmes of the NFF and the Super Eagles. I want to commend the Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr for assembling a young, professional and very efficient team for now and the future. We will continue to do all we can to making sure they do Nigeria proud.”

In the same, the technical adviser of Super Eagles, Genot Rohr said: “I thank the Delta State Government for their hospitality and for making us feel so comfortable. 

I am so happy because the pitch is in a much better state than the last time I was here. The Super Eagles will continue to work hard to make all those who have played one role or the other in its progress happy that their investment in the team is not a waste.”