Former Nigerian international and member of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games Gold Medal-winning Super Eagles team, Kanu Nwankwo has taken over as the Chairman of Abia State-owned Football Club, Enyinba International FC of Aba.
Congratulating Kanu in a statement on his Twitter handle, Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti said he hopes Kanu will make Abia Styate and Nigeria proud as he takes over the helm of affairs as chairman of Enyimba International FC, Aba. The Governor noted that driving Youths and Sports Development to enviable heights is one of the core visions of his administration, noting that the task is humongous, and the real challenge before Kanu is to raise the bar.
“We hope you make us proud as you take over the helm of affairs as chairman of Enyimba International FC, Aba. Driving Youths and Sports Development to enviable heights is one of the core visions of my administration. The task is humongous, and the real challenge before you is to raise the bar.
Governor Otti said he is aware of Kanu’s relationship with the gaffer (coach) of the club, our own legendary and iconic ex-Super Eagles winger, Finidi George that dates back to their heydays in Ajax FC where they both conquered Europe and won domestic titles at the club level. He expressed his believe that this synergy and chemistry can be maximised and replicated in Enyimba, as well.
“Interestingly, I am aware of your relationship with the gaffer (coach) of the club, our own legendary and iconic ex-Super Eagles winger, Finidi George that dates back to your heydays in Ajax where you both conquered Europe and won domestic titles at the club level. We trust that this synergy and chemistry can be maximised and replicated in Enyimba, too.
Governor Otti thanked the former management of the club ably led by Felix Anyansi Agwu for his outstanding contributions over the years.
“I also wish to thank the former management of the club ably led by Felix Anyansi Agwu for his outstanding contributions over the years. His time as manager and subsequently chairman witnessed the club winning the CAF Champions League back-to-back and many laurels.
“Kanu, we want to see Enyimba shine on the continental and global stage again. You have the support of our government and the teeming fans of this great club. Good luck!
Congratulations, Papillo @papilokanu! We hope you make us proud as you take over the helm of affairs as chairman of Enyimba International FC, Aba.
Driving Youths and Sports Development to enviable heights is one of the core visions of my administration.
The task is humongous,… pic.twitter.com/NPlkEHd7Kz
— Alex Otti (@alexottiofr) July 13, 2023
