The Chairman of the Nasarawa United feeder team Andrew Alkali, has passed away after battling an undisclosed illness.
He died on Wednesday at a hospital in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
His death was confirmed on Thursday by Mr. Eche Amos, the Director of Public Relations at the Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
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In a statement, Amos highlighted Alkali’s contributions during his time in office, emphasizing the notable achievements of the feeder team under his leadership, including the recent selection of seven players by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board after the team participated in the NPFL U-19 Youth Championship in Kano.
“The late Andrew made significant contributions during his tenure as chairman, and his commitment to nurturing young talent will be fondly remembered. He will be greatly missed,” the statement said.
The ministry expressed its condolences to Alkali’s family, friends, and colleagues, offering prayers for the peace of his soul.
