Football Coaches Association of Africa Nations (FCAAN), the largest African Football Coaches Association has announced the appointment of seasoned Sports Administrator and Facilitator, Mr. Danny Nazzal, as its first Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Nazzal will take over the day-to-day operations of all FCAAN activities.
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Mr. Nazzal, who holds an A Diploma from Asian Football Confederation (AFC), also serves as CEO/Sporting Director of Lagos based Dannaz Football Club, which has its Men’s, Women’s and Academy sides.
The Men’s team plays in The Creative Championship League and the Nationwide League One (Div. 1), while the Women’s team plays in the Nigerian Women Premier League.
FCAAN Founder/President, Dr. Babatunde Terry Eguaoje, who made the announcement, described Nazzal as “an ebullient and passionate Sports Personality, whose track records are impressive.”
He said: “Nazzal will help build a robust business relationship with critical stakeholders as well as bring his leadership quality to drive the Coaching Educational brand to the next level.”
With Dr. Eguaoje focusing on other pressing assignments, the decision to appoint a CEO became imperative.
Dr. Eguaoje worked with Super Falcons Head Coach, Randy Waldrum, at the last Women’s World Cup.
Until his appointment, Mr. Nazzal, also oversees leading wellness brand, Ivory Health Company Limited and serves as the lead developer of the organization’s long-term and short-term strategies.
He is also a board member of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and the He4She Campaign.
Amongst other academic qualifications, Nazzal holds a B.Sc Psychology from the University of Jos as well as Advanced Diploma in Marketing and Advertising from Hawaii University of Beirut.
