The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed business mogul, Mr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah as Ambassador for youth football development.

The 40-year old, a passionate football fan and investor, is a leading light in Nigeria’s business and economy sector.

In the letter appointing the Chief Executive of Capital Oil and Gas Nigeria Ltd, NFF President Aminu Maigari wrote: “This appointment is in recognition of your keen interest in, and tremendous contributions to, the programmes of our National Youth Teams, and your expressed willingness to do even more for the general development of the Nigeria youth at home and internationally.

“We have faith in your capacity to contribute even more meaningfully and generously to the growth of the Nigeria game…”

Also, the NFF Executive Committee has approved the appointment of foremost broadcast journalist Aisha Falode as Coordinator of the Women National Teams.

Falode,  a member of the CAF Media Committee, is expected to bring her experience and exposure to bear on the organization of the women national teams for the benefit of Nigeria football.