Football
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.
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| 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.
Nicknamed ‘Booster’ for
his magnanimity and encouragement of younger professionals, 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.
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