NFF pays visit to ailing former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu (photos)

Representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation have paid a visit to former Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu who is in need of the sum of $50,000 to help him battle an ailment.

The Grand Patron of ex-Enugu Rangers Players Association, Benson Ejindu revealed that the former senior national team captain is in need of support to help him get medical treatment overseas.

Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Governing Body, pledged that the Federation will lend their support to Christian Chukwu in his predicament.

“I am not in Nigeria presently but I have asked the NFF Acting President, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi to take full charge and ensure that this matter is treated promptly,” Pinnick told thenff.com. “It was for this kind of development that I spoke about the welfare foundation for our legends at the 2nd AITEO-NFF Awards in Lagos on 1st April 2019. The NFF would always be there to lend support to our legends in their hour of need.”