The Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, has approved a new Management Board for the Rovers Football Club of Calabar to ensure their seamless participation and successful performance in the Nigerian National League (NNL).
A release signed by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, named members of the newly constituted Management Board of the Rovers as follows:
1. Mr Etim Okon – Chairman
2. Mr Etta Egbe – Vice Chairman
3. Mr Jimmy Bisong Okotu – Secretary
4. Mr Edem Eso Oyom – Team Manager
5. Mrs Thelma Ekpor – Welfare Officer I
6. Mr Eke Ekanem – Welfare Officer II
7. Mr Edem Ephraim – Scouting Manager
8. Mr Apah Mike – Member
9. Mr Abang Richard Ikung – Member
10. Mr Success Ani – Member
11. Mr Vincent Ugorjah – Member
12. Mr Bassey Effiom Ekpe – Member
13. Barr Emmanuel Cobham – Legal Adviser
“The appointment takes immediate effect, please,” the statement added.
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CONVERSEER reports that the State is hosting the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship.
The tournament which will take place in Calabar from 31st August 2024 – 8th September 2024, will be hosted at two venues – the U. J. Esuene Stadium and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church field, Ikot Ansa, Calabar.