Former Nigeria captain and coach Christian Chukwu has travelled to England for medical treatment.
The 68-year-old who captained Super Eagles to their first Africa Cup of Nations title in 1980 needed $50,000 for his medical care overseas.
Nigeria Football Federation sought financial support for Chukwu and billionaire Femi Otedola came to his rescue by providing the money for his trip abroad.
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Chukwu has thanked NFF president Amaju Pinnick and other Nigerians who came to his aid.
“I am very happy with the efforts of the Nigeria Football Federation through the President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick,” Chukwu was quoted by the Nff website.