Enyeama Identifies with Akwa United FC, promises to get closer to the club
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria and Lille of France goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama identified with his hometown club Akwa United FC with a visit to the clubs office in Uyo .
The celebrated former goalkeeper also promised to get closer to the club he once pledged he could return top play for in the NPFL.
Chairman and Management Staff members of Akwa United FC were on hand to receive Enyeama at the club’s office in Uyo on Monday, December 11, 2023.
According to report from the visit presented by the clubs media department, Enyeama previously played for the defunct Ibom Stars Football Club which later metamorphosed into Akwa United before going on to flourish in a career that saw him represent Enyimba FC, Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Lille OSC.
In his remarks, Enyeama expressed delight over the structure on ground after being led round the facility, saying a lot has changed under the leadership of the current chairman.
Enyeama said “I must say that I am really impressed with the structure I have seen on the ground. It wasn’t like this during my time and I can see that a whole lot has changed.
” I didn’t expect anything less with a man like Elder Paul Bassey as the Chairman. Elder Bassey has that midas touch. Even when I was still playing for the national team, he is one of those very senior journalists in this country that commands a lot of respect from players and officials.
“Elder Bassey knows what it means when we talk about players welfare and from what I’m seeing here, I can say that this camp is comfortable and conducive for players and this should be the standard for any NPFL club.
“My coming to Akwa United office today was to meet with the Chairman, have the opportunity of seeing the place I started from, get closer to the team and offer a few words of encouragement and support as well as have that feeling with the club once again”.
In his own remark, chairman of Akwa United FC, Elder Paul Bassey, commended Enyeama for not forgetting his root.
Elder Paul Bassey who recently won election as 2nd Vice President of the African clubs Association said “We are really excited to have a legend of the game come and visit us at Akwa United. Let me particularly thank you for not forgetting your root; where it all began for you. The Ibom Stars Football Club you played for is now Akwa United and you have a pride of place in the history of our great club.
“Your journey from this club took you to the senior national team where you played and captained and also set a record of being the most capped player in the history of our country’s football. You won many honours and also played for many years in Europe. Coming to visit us today is a big motivation and we really appreciate you. Feel free to stop by at any time because you are our legend”.
