Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles captain and coach, has arrived London, United Kingdom for medical treatment. He was accompanied by his wife Lilian Nkeiruka.
“I am very happy with the efforts of the Nigeria Football Federation through the President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick. He has proved that he is truly father of Nigerian Football. I am also grateful for the support and prayers of other Nigerians,” Chukwu told nff.com.
You will recall that the Chairman of Forte Oil, Mr. Femi Otedola donated $50,000 to ensure that the former Green Eagles captain gets the best of healthcare in London.
Chukwu was the skipper when the Green Eagles as the Super Eagles were then called won their first African Cup of Nation in 1980.
He was the chief coach of the Super Eagles between 2002 and 2005. He took the Super Eagles to a third place finish in the 2004 AFCON hosted by Tunisia.
