Categories: News

Shehu Sani Laments NFF Abandonment Of Ex-Nigerian International, Daniel Joshua Bedridden For 15 Yrs

Former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani has called on the Kaduna State Government and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to come to the aid of an ex-Nigerian International, Daniel Joshua who has been bedridden for 15 years in the state following a spinal cord injury.

Joshua sustained the injury as a result of the car crash that happened when he was driving to the Minna Eagles camp, on the invitation of the NFF.

Sani made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the ex-footballer in Kaduna on Monday.

In a tweet on his official handle on Tuesday, the former lawmaker disclosed that the Niger State Government under former Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu had paid for the ex-player’s treatment to a certain point but stopped.

According to him, the NFF only gave the player the sum of N500k and abandoned him to his fate.

Sani lamented that the ex-international suspended signing for foreign clubs who would have paid him millions of euros because he wanted to play for his country but unfortunately, has been neglected by the sporting authorities of the same country.

“The MON National honours award holder scored a major goal in the Korea 2007 World Cup victory.

“Our Government demands for patriotism from our Sportsmen and Women and abandons them in their moments of need.

“This new Government and the new leadership of the @thenff should come to his aid and others in similar situations,” Shehu Sani wrote.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that the Kebbi State Governor, Nasiru Idris has fired his Special Adviser on Youths, Babangida Sarki for posting pornography on his Whatsapp status.

Sarki was said to have posted homosexual pornography on his WhatsApp status on Sunday.

Richard Anyebe

Richard Anyebe is a senior reporter at Kanyi Daily News covering all things politics and trending human interest stories. He is based in Abuja. Contact this reporter at info@kanyidaily.com

Recent Posts

I’ll Never Marry Because Divorce Makes Rich People Go Broke – Tyler Perry

American filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has revealed that he does not plan to get…

3 days ago

Peter Obi Reacts To Backlash Over His Wife’s Expensive Bag [Video]

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has responded to criticism…

3 days ago

Aliko Dangote’s Net Worth Hits $51 Billion After Refinery IPO Launch

Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group and president of Dangote Refinery, has seen his…

3 days ago

UK Court Confirms Poco Lee Was Granted Bail Ahead Of September 15 Hearing

Nigerian dancer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been granted bail in the…

3 days ago

“I’ll Be Nigeria’s President Someday” – 2Baba’s Wife Natasha Osawaru Declares

Natasha Osawaru, the wife of Nigerian singer 2Baba, said she hopes to become president of…

3 days ago

Mother Arrested For Using Hot Knife On 7-Year-Old Daughter In Anambra

Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, following allegations that…

3 days ago