The Minister of Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has given some financial support to coach Kadiri Ikhana to offset his medical bills
It could be recalled that coach Kadiri Ikhana came to Abuja some months ago for medical treatment which included surgery and had cried out for help.
Speaking on the gesture, the Minister said Coach Ikhana is an ex-international of note, he served the country, he was part of the Nations Cup historic team in 1980 and a one time Super Falcons coach.
He brought smiles to the faces of football loving Nigerians when he became the first Nigerian coach to win the CAF Champions League trophy.
Dare said he heard Ikhana’s plea for assistance and sent one of his aides to him while he was in the hospital to ascertain the level of assistance required by the coach that there is no better way to show support than to foot part of his medical bills.
He maintained that the welfare of athletes, ex-internationals and that of those who still represent the country remains the nation’s priority and Nigeria will continue to be on the lookout to assist in anyway possible.
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The renowned soccer coach was part of the Nigerian team to the 1980 Nations Cup who were the first set of players (Green Eagles)to win the Africa Nations Cup for the country in the year 1980.
He also won the CAF Championships league with Enyimba Football Club of Aba in 2003.
(Editor : Paul Akhagbemhe)
