Pillar of Sports in Africa and the Senator representing Abia
North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has given the African champions,
Enyimba Football Club of Aba the sum of N1m.
This is in fulfilment of his promise to the club if they win their
match against the Al Ittihad Sc on Sunday in the ongoing CAF
Confederation Cup.
Recall that the former Governor on Saturday through his
verified Facebook page pledged to encourage Enyimba with
the sum of one million Naira if they win the Tunisians
Enyimba had on Sunday prevailed 2-0 against their Libyan
opponents in the playoff round fixture at the Enyimba
Stadium, with Sadiq Abubakar and Victor Mbaoma getting
the goals.
In a Facebook post sighted by oniftv on Monday, Sen. Kalu
wrote, “On Saturday, I promised to gift one million naira to
the players of Enyimba FC should they win their yesterday’s
CAF Confederation Cup against the Al Ittihad Sc. I am so
happy Enyimba won with 2-0 and I have duly fulfilled my
promise. Congratulations Enyimba!”
While acknowledging the donation, Chairman of Enyimba FC,
Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu said, “Senator Kalu had promised to
reward the team with one million naira for a win, and
following Sunday’s result, has duly fulfilled the pledge.
“We are very thankful to the former Governor for
remembering Enyimba at this crucial stage. Senator Orji Uzor
Kalu is man whose love for football has never been in doubt,
that is why he is a Pillar of Sports in Africa. His gift is a big
boost to the players.”
“This singular act has gone to underline the truth that football
is an important tool for bringing people together and it is our
sincere hope to continuously achieve results that will bring
smiles to the faces of our people.”
Sen. Kalu, a notable sports investor had during his tenure as
governor of Abia State raised Enyimba FC from relegation
zone to champions of Africa.
The club had won the African champion two consecutive
times.