By Silvernews
Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Anambra State Football Association Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, for the position of South East Representative on the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Kanu, a two-time African Footballer of the Year and Chairman of Enyimba International FC, said Iloenyosi possesses the experience, leadership qualities and commitment required to reposition football administration in the South East.
The former Arsenal and Ajax star praised Iloenyosi’s efforts in grassroots football development, player welfare and football reforms, noting that the region needs a fearless and dependable administrator to represent its interests at the highest level of Nigerian football administration.
According to Kanu, Iloenyosi has remained consistent in his contributions to the growth of the game and deserves the support of stakeholders across the zone.
The endorsement adds to the growing support for the Anambra FA chairman’s ambition to secure a seat on the NFF board.
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, veteran tactician Sam Obuh and former Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, had earlier publicly declared support for Iloenyosi’s candidacy.
Football stakeholders in the South East believe the wave of endorsements reflects growing confidence in Iloenyosi’s capacity to effectively represent the region on the NFF board.
