The Management of Akwa United Football Club have expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State Pastor Umo Eno and all the fans and supporters of the club for their prayers and supports to the team which they say was instrumental to the team’s strong finish to the just concluded 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
Addressing staff of the club Monday morning in Uyo, Chairman of the club Elder Paul Bassey expressed gratitude, first to God Almighty for journey mercies and protection granted the team throughout the season and above all, for crucial victories the team enjoyed which helped the club to retain their place in the league.
Elder Bassey was particularly grateful to Governor Umo Eno for his massive support and trust in the team especially during the just concluded season which he described as the most turbulent season the club has experienced in the last eight years.
“His Excellency Governor Umo Eno is a football lover who believes that hard work and dedication are the keys to success.
“His Excellency’s love and support for the beautiful game has been massive and that support is evident even in his administration’s support in grassroot development as well as matches involving our senior national team the Super Eagles.
“The Governor’s encouragement has been the motivating factor behind our survival this season and we are really grateful to him and the good people of the state for this show of love”.
The Club Boss also extended appreciation to the Honourable Commissioner for Youths Development and Sports Sir Monday Ebong Uko for always motivating the team to push for success on all fronts.
Elder Bassey appreciated all the calls and messages from football administrators, fans and the media community whom he said encouraged the team throughout the season.
“We wish to say a big thank you to football administrators, all our fans, supporters, and the media community who believed and stood by us despite the difficult times we experienced this season.
“The level of support we received from all our fans, supporters and well wishers throughout this season was awesome and we thank God Almighty who made it possible for us to retain our NPFL status and we can only assure all that next season we will do our best to bring honour and glory to this state as we have done many times in the past” Elder Bassey said.
The Club Chairman heaped praises on the team’s technical crew, the players and staff of the club whom he described as committed and dedicated sets of professionals he has worked with in recent years.