NFF mourns as Austin Mgbolu passes on

By Daily Sports on February 8, 2018

The Nigerian Football family was again thrown into mourning on Wednesday after news spread of the death of one –time image –maker of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Austin Mgbolu.

Mgbolu, who served as public relations officer of then NFA between 1993 and 2001, was a highly conscientious, energetic and dedicated professional and left giant marks for predecessors to follow.

Reports said Mgbolu had a major surgery last month and appeared to have regained good health, before complications early on Wednesday morning led to his being rushed to the hospital where he died.

“This is very sad. I pray that God Almighty will protect the family and loved ones he has left behind and give them the fortitude to bear this big loss.

“He was a thorough professional who did his job to the best of his ability and even as an analyst on television, he was forthright and provided wise counsel for the advancement of the Nigeria game.”

We pray that God will grant him eternal rest,” NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said.

Late Mgbolu served with the administrations of Sampson Emeka Omeruah (of blessed memory), Abdulmumuni Aminu and Anthony Kojo Williams, and briefly with the board of Brigadier –General Dominic Oneya (rtd) who came into office when Williams was impeached in 2000.

•Photo shows late Austin Mgbolu.

Source Daily Sports

Posted February 8, 2018


 

You may also like...
Ozil being made a scapegoat for Arsenal’s failures,...

Real Madrid Striker, Mariano Tests Positive For COVID-19,...

Conte could stay at Chelsea ‘forever’ – Emenalo...

Obaseki Mourns Late Ex-Nigerian Athlete Brown Ebewele

Azeez Oseni finally signed with Spartak Trnava

World Championships: Team Nigeria depart for Tokyo today...

 

Latest News Newcastle cruise 9-3 into UCL last 16, Leverkusen dump out Olympiacos Finidi wary of difficult Barau test Pillars coach optimistic of NPFL survival Cricket: NCF sets date for 2026 Women’s T20i Unbeaten Oshoba keen to extend dominant UK run Family supports Joshua’s return despite fears — Uncle Tennis triggers buzz at 2nd Niger Delta Games Gala fans to honour Osimhen’s late mother Eagles to play Iran, Jordan in four-nation tourney First Falcons call-up thrills Erhabor Ekezie junior claims Defensive MVP award at All-Star camp Niger-Delta Games: Sports, instrument of unity, empowerment — Tinubu

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (63,579 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (54,886 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,796 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,430 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,344 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,260 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,132 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,680 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,852 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,378 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,767 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,241 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media