Anthony Ikhazoboh

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Anthony Onomoaso Ikazoboh
Died27 July, 1999
AllegianceFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Service/branchAir Force Ensign of Nigeria.svg  Nigerian Air Force

Anthony Onomoaso Ikazoboh (died 27 July 1999) [1] was a Nigerian Air Commodore, and former Chairman of the Nigerian Football Association, and Minister of Youths and Sports, Minister of Sports and also Minister of Transport.

He was born in Kano, but hailed from Agenebode in Edo state.

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References

  1. Gambari, Afolabi (2001-08-05). "NFA Shuns Ikhazobor Tourney". This Day Online.[ permanent dead link ]