The Chairman of Enyimba Int’l FC, Kanu ‘Papilo’ Nwankwo, has applauded the Abia State Governor, Mr Alex Otti, for his unflinching support to the club since he assumed office.
The FIFA Ambassador made this commendation on Thursday while interfacing with the players, after inspecting upgraded facilities at the Enyimba Int’l Stadium, Aba, ahead of the CAF Champions League second leg first round tie on Sunday.
Kanu, who was accompanied on the inspection visit by the Club’s Sporting Director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, among other club officials, took time to appreciate Gov Otti for taking care of the players’ outstanding salaries and match bonuses, as well as ensuring that the team had a hitch-free trip to Libya for their CAF Champions League first leg first round qualifier against Al Ahli Benghazi, last Sunday.
He charged the players on the need to stay focused towards finishing the job at hand on Sunday by beating Ahly Benghazi and picking the second round ticket of the competition.
The former two-time CAF Footballer-of-the-Year urged Abians, Enyimba Supporters, the Fans and Nigerians at large, to replicate what the team faced in the hands of the opponents in Benghazi, by turning out in large numbers to cheer the People’s Elephants to victory on match day.
The Abia State-born Arsenal legend, who was mobbed by thousands of fans who were visibly excited to have the Atlanta ’96 Olympics dream team captain around, took time to inspect the players’ camp, governor’s lodge, VIP stand, home and visitors dressing rooms, among other facilities recently renovated at the instance of Gov Otti’s committed support.
He expressed satisfaction with the level of job done so far, and highlighted that his administration will continue to improve on areas that will take the club to greater heights, particularly returning to the pinnacle of the game on the continent.
Enyimba will on Sunday take on Al-Ahly Benghazi by 3pm Local time at the Enyimba Int’l Stadium, Aba.
