The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has said that national football icon, late Chairman Christian Chukwu was a pioneer who laid the foundation for the growth and development of football in Nigeria.
Speaking on the sidelines of a novelty football match between ex-Rangers and Enugu All Stars played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Governor Mbah who was represented at the event by the State Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Dr Felix Nnamani said his government will continue to celebrate the late legend for his excellent contributions to the development of football in Enugu State and Nigeria at large.