Players’ manager Lanre Famakinwa has received award for his contributions to football development in the country by discovering and marketing top talents.
The organizers of Independence Cup honoured Famakinwa.
“I am happy with this recognition,” a proud Famakinwa said.
“I am just going about my job not knowing some people are watching.
“This is a great motivation for me and I thank the organizers.”
Famakinwa has been involved in transfer of Nigerian players namely Kingsley Eduwo, Silas Nwankwo of Mjallby, Sweden); Obafemi Martins transfer from Rubin Kazan of Russia to Levante of Spain; Yusuf Azeez from Gombe United to Mjallby Aif of Sweden; Azeez Shobowale from Kano Pillars to Al Hilal of Sudan and Gomo Onduku to Concordia Chiajna and Csms Lasi of Romania.
