World Football Governing body, the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has congratulated Mr. Ejikeme Ikwunze, popularly known as Mr. Football for his latest book “World Cup 1930-2010- A Statistical Summary” which was published recently.
In a letter addressed to the Umuawa-Alaocha Umuahia born soccer statistician, FIFA President Joseph Blatter who signed the
congratulatory letter, described the 520-page book as world class, disclosing that he has already sent the material to the FIFA Documentation Centre “to be kept as a reference work”.
congratulatory letter, described the 520-page book as world class, disclosing that he has already sent the material to the FIFA Documentation Centre “to be kept as a reference work”.
The FIFA President, who acknowledged the enormous input of Mr. Football, the immediate past Abia State director of Sports in churning out the book, wished him the best as he engages in the writing of other books particularly the “World Cup biographies”.
In his reaction, Mr. Ikwunze, the Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Sports, described Joseph Sepp Blatter’s letter as encouraging pointing out that he was not surprised at the development since his earlier works were also acknowledged and celebrated by FIFA.
The FIFA recognized soccer aficionado, said the book, published by Xlibris publishing, USA, is a must-read for people who seek knowledge about the World Cup adding that he feels fulfilled and satisfied that his work was being recognized across the world pledging that he will continue to do his best for the Football World.
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