Veteran Coach, James Peters aka Jaypee, and former Nigeria International midfielder, Taiwo Enegwa, have thrown their weight behind ex-Super Eagles’ attacker, Benedict Akwuegbu’s ambition to become the president of the next board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Peters, who gave his endorsement in Abuja urged stakeholders to give full support to Akwuegbu who, he believes, could improve Nigerian football fortunes.

“Akwuegbu is a very credible individual who has been serving Nigeria. He played under me long before playing at the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. He is disciplined, level headed, and well educated. If I’m able to have a meeting with the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, I will tell him the good qualities of Akwuegbu.

“Let’s engage those eager to lift our football. He is passionate about improving our profile and not like several past politicians who are targeting football money. He has bright ideas and is ready to learn as a team player. Akwuegbu would make a whole lot of difference”, said Peters who also rated Super Eagles’ Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle high.

Meanwhile, Taiwo Enegwa aka Josimar, has hailed the confidence of Akwuegbu while enjoining stakeholders to back those ready to serve.

“It’s not about being an ex-footballer, but about the quality to lead. He played football at the highest level and, also, holds a Bsc degree. He is still studying in Europe and has been paying salaries of players and coaches of his clubs

“Evidently, Akwuegbu has a burning desire to prove that ex-footballers can rescue Nigerian football. He has my full support, and others considered sincere and credible enough should be in the NFF board”, Enegwa declared in Lagos, yesterday.

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