AbaCityBlog
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Special Reports
  • Opinion
  • ABACITY TV
  • Lifestyle
  • Reviews
  • Market Info
  • Sponsored
  • Contact us
  • Home
  • News
  • Special Reports
  • Opinion
  • ABACITY TV
  • Lifestyle
  • Reviews
  • Market Info
  • Sponsored
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
AbaCityBlog
No Result
View All Result
Home Aba News

Why Enyimba FC Performed Excellently when I was Abia Governor – Kalu

Abacity Admin by Abacity Admin
January 13, 2019
Reading Time: 2min read
Enyimba

[Photo] Orji Kalu, Issa Hayatou and Dele Aiyenugba - In 2003, when Enyimba won CAF Champions League | Credit: Goal.com

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Abia State governor has recalled why Enyimba International Football Club of Aba performed very excellent at the time he was the state governor, from 1999 to 2007.

Recall that Enyimba won the CAF Champions League two consecutive times in the mid-2000s when Orji Kalu was Abia governor.

The businessman in a recent chat with newsmen urged the present Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to do the needful, to make sure the team returns back to their home base as the stadium is currently under reconstruction.

Speaking with newsmen on why Enyimba still lack structure and stadium of their own despite winning the Champions League back to back, he said “the issue of running football can be expensive.

“We ceded the stadia we built to Enyimba. I don’t know why my successor reverted that decision.

“We were trying to set Enyimba back to stock market. We even called the BGL at that time to access how we can go to stock market.

“We were at the edge of sealing it before I left the government and I thought my successor would complete it but it was abandoned. But it is still possible.

“Now, Enyimba is playing away from home and I am advising Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to do everything possible to return Enyimba to their ground. They need to be in Aba. Aba is their base and I don’t see reasons why they should not play from there”.

Enyimba
[Photo] Orji Kalu, Issa Hayatou and Dele Aiyenugba – In 2003, when Enyimba won CAF Champions League | Credit: Goal.com
Continuing, he said, “I built two stadia when I was governor, Aba was a playing ground and I converted it to be a stadium with a capacity to carry people . Also I built a new stadium in Umuahia.

“It is important Enyimba is returned because it will have positive psychological effect on both the players and supporters.

Meanwhile, the stadium is currently under reconstruction, and the state government has assured the players and the supporters that the stadium will be ready in three months, but here is what the contractor is saying.

UPDATE: The stadium has been fixed and the peoples elephant have returned home. Check out what a Nigeria Sports channel; Naija Made said about the stadium:

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Man United Former Player, Wayne Rooney becomes Derby County Coach

BREAKING! COVID-19 Forces Sabo GRA To Postpone Kaduna Speaker Cup Final

Cohesion Football Tournament returns for a second year

Kajuru Lions Stun Hosts In Kaduna Speaker Cup As Dignitaries Storm Sabo GRA For Opener

Enyimba Stadium Aba gets Electronic Scoreboard As Gov. Ikpeazu donates Coaster bus, SUV

Diego Maradona dies at 60

8 Nigerians Makes List Of 2020 NBA Draft grades

Orji Kalu Speaks on why he prefers buying 35% Stake at Arsenal than Enyimba FC

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: Kick-off Time, Where To Watch & Predicted Lineup

Nigerians Reacts As Victor Osimhen raised a shirt with #ENDSARS After scoring his first goal for Napoli


Got Any News Or Advert For Us? Email us: Info@abacityblog.com WhatsApp https://wa.me/2347038111972
Tags: Enyimba FCEnyimba Football Club Of AbaSports
Share14Tweet9Send

Related Posts

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs IPOB’s Eastern Security Network As Southeast Governors Proposed Joint Security Network

by Abacity Admin
January 17, 2021
0
Nnamdi Kanu unveils 'Eastern Security Network' to tackle Insecurity

The new leadership of the apex Igbo socio cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide had disclosed that her priority for Ndigbo,...

Read more

APC Aguata In Anambra State Honours Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu

by Abacity Admin
January 17, 2021
0
APC Aguata In Anambra State Honours Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu

...Sen. Kalu Donates towards building the Chapel of Adoration By - Dandove Nwankwo UMUCHU - Over the weekend, billionaire business...

Read more

Sen. Kalu Applauds Apc Leadership On Membership Drive

by Abacity Admin
January 16, 2021
0
Orji Kalu

Ahead of the January 25 nationwide member registration and re-validation exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Governor of...

Read more
Next Post
Abia State

Abia Bail Out Funds & Paris Club Refunds: Management disagrees with Oshiomhole

Enyimba FC

Enyimba FC: I'm glad we started with a Win at Home - Anyasi Agwu

ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended Stories

Ikpeazu reduces operational time for Keke operators in Aba

Abia State: Ikpeazu reduces operational time for Keke operators in Aba

April 13, 2019
Nnamdi Kanu

Presidency compares Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu with Boko Haram

December 8, 2019
Abia Police Arrest Three INEC Officials With 10,000 PVCs

Abia Police Arrest Three INEC Officials With 10,000 PVCs [Photos]

February 18, 2019

Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel

Jobs In Abia State

Jobs in Abia State

Popular Stories

  • Nollywood actress, Sotonye Green dies of COVID-19

    Nollywood actress, Sotonye Green dies of COVID-19

    151 shares
    Share 60 Tweet 38
  • VIDEO: Pigeons released by Buhari refuse to fly at Armed Forces remembrance Day

    96 shares
    Share 38 Tweet 24
  • BREAKING: Obiozor emerges President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

    89 shares
    Share 36 Tweet 22
  • ‘I Did It In Self-defence’ – Says Corps Member Who Killed ‘Lover’ In Akwa Ibom

    83 shares
    Share 33 Tweet 21
  • Nigerian Man In Germany Cries Out, Begs To Be Deported To Nigeria

    82 shares
    Share 33 Tweet 21
  • Home
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
Call us: +234 7038111972

© 2014 - 2020 Abacityblog.com - Property of ABACITYBLOG MEDIA.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Subscription
  • Category
    • Business
    • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Travel
    • Opinion
    • Politics
    • Tech
  • Landing Page
  • Buy JNews
  • Support Forum
  • Pre-sale Question
  • Contact Us

© 2014 - 2020 Abacityblog.com - Property of ABACITYBLOG MEDIA.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.