NNL: Ebonyi State Governor, Nwifuru promises support for Abakiliki FC, Says Abakiliki stadium pitch to get face lift

Photo: L-R…Ebonyi State Governor His Excellency Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, former Senate President Pius Ayim and Nigeria National League (NNL) Chairman George Aluo at the Abakaliki Stadium during the NNL league opener on Saturday.

By Ifeanyi Eduzor

The Governor of Ebonyi State His Excellency Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has promised massive support for Abakiliki FC in their bid to gain promotion to the elite league.

Abakiliki FC are featuring in the 2024/2025 NNL League and the governor believes that with massive support, the team will gain promotion to the NPFL next season.

The Governor made the commitment after watching the state team play out a 2-2 draw with Madiba FC of Lagos in the NNL Opener played last  Saturday  in Abakiliki.

“I’m impressed with the performance of Abakiliki FC in the league opener with Madiba FC and my plan is that my government will give adequate financial support to the team to ensure that they stay only one season in the second tier League.”

The Governor also stated that his government will give the playing turf of Abakiliki stadium a face lift as part of efforts in making the team have a good pitch to compete in the league.

The Governor who splashed one million Naira each to both Abakaliki Fc and Madiba of Lagos further explained that the league newcomers (Abakaliki FC) is too dear to him and having a team from Ebonyi State in the Premier League is his priority.