Super Eagles Legend Lands Big Appointment at Top European Giants, Makes Big Statement
- Seyi Olofinjana has been appointed as technical director at Grasshopper Club Zurich
- The former Kwara United star played 48 games for the Super Eagles of Nigeria
- Olofinjana stated that he is ready to help the club in the coming League season
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After leaving English club Wolves in April 2021 as one of their managers in the Academy, former Super Eagles attacking midfielder, Seyi Olofinjana, has been appointed technical director at Grasshopper Club Zurich.
The Swiss club recently promoted to the top flight and they need an experienced football administrator in directing the affairs of the side before the start of the coming season.
While announcing the appointment of Seyi Olofinjana as their technical director on their official website, the club enjoined the former Nigerian football star to help the side with his experiences.
Responding to his new position at Grasshopper Club Zurich, Seyi Olofinjana stated clearly that he is happy to be appointed as the technical director and promised to do his best for the growth of the side.
"I am happy to be part of a club with a history like GC. I hope together we can re-establish GC at the top of the Super League.''
Speaking with Legit.ng on the appointment of Seyi Olofinjana at Grasshopper Club Zurich, Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi expressed happiness and wished the former Super Eagles star the best.
''This is one of the happiest news of my life and I am so glad that my boss and brother is moving because he deserves all the goodies in football as far as I am concerned.
''If not for Seyi Olofinjana and God, I would not have made it in football and my talents would not have been noticed by anyone.
''Olofinjana gave me the chance to show the world my games at his Academy from where I was selected to play for the national team and won the Under 17 World Cup.
''He also made sure that a poor boy like me got signed by Premier League club Liverpool and I will forever appreciate Seyi Olofinjana for this. Good luck my boss.''
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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how German Bundesliga club, Union Berlin on Saturday night, May 22, celebrated Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi by giving him an award of excellence for his services to the club.
The German Bundesliga season has ended with Bayern Munich retaining the League title following their impressive results throughout the season.
Taiwo Awoniyi who joined Union Berlin on loan from Liverpool before the start of the season made his final appearance for the club against RB Leipzig coming in as a substitute.
Despite being out of action for the last two months, Taiwo Awoniyi was still able to play for Union Berlin on the last day of the season.
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