ANXIETY MOUNT AS IBOM BEACH SOCCER SUPER FOUR HOLDS ON FRIDAY, 29 MARCH

Four beach soccer clubs from Essien Udim, Ibeno, Nsit Ibom and Etinan local government areas of Akwa Ibom state are set to battle for supremacy on who emerged champions of 2024 IBOM Beach soccer in the state.

Slated for Friday 29 March, 2024 at the Afe Mbre, Eelse Himaya site, Nkwot in Nsit Ibom local government area will witness the selection of players to represent Akwa Ibom state at the national Beach soccer league holding in Benin Kebi from 10-13 of April 2024.

In a statement signed by coach Akaimo King and coach Otobong EKANEM, the four clubs are; Victory Beach soccer Club, Elite ballers beach soccer Club, Ibom beach soccer Club and Future Hope Beach soccer Club.

The duo explained that the second face of the national League will take place in Anambra state and the third face will be in Lagos or Abuja, while the last face will be held in Kaduna state.

The statement call on the chairmen of the four qualified teams to mobilize fans to turn out en-mass to support their clubs as well as support the development of Beach Soccer in Akwa Ibom state.

WHY AKWA UNITED APPOINT BABAGANARU HEAD COACH

Fresh from a credible four points from two away matches against Gombe United and Plateau United, the Management of Akwa United Football Club have confirmed an end of season contract with coach Muhammed Babaganaru.

Already in Uyo to help add quality to the technical crew of the 2021 champions, the two-time league winner with Kano Pillars is "delighted to join a team with great football tradition and wonderful management".

The Chairman of the club Elder Paul Bassey said it was a privilege having coach Babaganaru in Akwa United.

"We took a while to contact a gaffer after the departure of coach Fatai Osho because we wanted one of the best.

"When coach Babaganaru left Gombe United, we moved in and convinced him out of his desired rest to help us fight the drop.

"In doing so, we will forever be grateful to coach Umar Abdullahi and his colleagues for a difficult assignment that has started yielding fruits. Coach Umar is a young coach to watch".

The Chairman also spent time congratulating the players for the spirit of dedication, focus and determination they are currently putting in, to return Akwa United to where they rightfully belong.

Elder Bassey urged the supporters of the club to continue to support the team that has severally brought honour to the football loving people of the state.

Coach Muhammed Babaganaru is one of the most experienced gaffer in the domestic football industry having won the NPFL title with Kano Pillars. He had previously worked with Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists, Lobi Stars and El-kaneni Warriors.

PUPILS, STUDENTS PRAY FOR AKWA UNITED FC AS FRIENDS AND FANS TAKE RESCUE MISSION TO SCHOOLS

The International coordinator of friends and fans of Akwa United FC ,pastor Otuekong Ikpeme, has taken operation rescue Akwa United FC mission to schools in Uyo and Ibesikpo Asutan local government areas.

Speaking in one of the schools, Freenachill Montessori schools, Pastor Ikpeme said the decision is the help creat more awareness, boast the fan base of Akwa United FC and as well encouraged pupils and students to go in and actively participate in sports.

The International coordinator attributes the away point Akwa United got from Gombe United to the continues prayers of the fans and solicit for     from the students as Akwa United travel to Jos this weekend to face Plateau United.

Pastor Ikpeme who is also the secretary of Uyo local  football council, expressed optimism that with the two home victories and the away point Akwa United will end the season well.

Our sports correspondents report that pupils and students of the schools visited Prayed for Akwa United successes in both the league and in the federation cup.

Pastor Ikpeme who led Uyo and Ibesikpo Asutan executive of friends and fans of Akwa United on the visit made sports kits donations and financial support to boast sports infrastructure in the schools

AKWA UNITED VS ENYIMBA RIVERY: FRIENDS AND FANS MOBILIZE 300FANS TO CHEER AKWA UNITED TO VICTORY... APPRECIATE GOVT ON RETURN OF CLUB TO UYO

Friends and Fans of Akwa United have mobilized no fewer than three hundred supporters to cheer Akwa United football club of Uyo to victory against nine times champions Enyimba on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium.

Speaking to some sports correspondents in Uyo the Akwa Ibom state capital, the international coordinator of the group, Pastor Otuekong Ikpeme, said friends and fans of Akwa United have made arrangements for coaster buses to convey both their members and other football lovers to cheer the promise keepers to victory against Enyimba international of Aba in match day twenty three of the Nigeria premier football League.

Tagging the programme "operation rescue Akwa United" Pastor Otuekong Ikpeme, listed some of the locations for pickup of interested person to include; Etinan roundabout, Ikot Ekpene stadium, Eket stadium amongst others.

"We have decided as a group of passionate persons to embark on a rescue mission to ensure that our own state darling team, Akwa United turn their fortunes around by winning Enyimba convincingly on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium.

We are looking at mobilizing over 300 fans from our own end to cheer Akwa United to victory in all their home matches starting from match day twenty three".

The international coordinator of friends and fans further applaud the state government through the commissioner of youth and sports development and the management of Akwa United football club for returning Akwa United back to the Godswill Akpabio International stadium to complete their remaining home matches.

According to pastor Ikpeme, returning Akwa United to complete the season in Uyo will not only save cost of majority of fans transporting themselves down to Eket for matches but will encourage larger turn out of football lovers that will also motivate the players to be on top of their game.