Rafael Everton unveiled as new Abia Warriors manager
Nigeria Professional Football league side, Abia Warriors have officially unveiled former FC Ifeanyi Ubah coach, Rafael Everton as their new manager for the 2017/18 league season.
The Brazilian, who was announced as the new manager of the club two weeks ago was unveiled at the Umuahia township Stadium and he is expected to commence preparations for the new season immediately.
A Tweet on the official twitter handle of Abia Warriors reads:
Abia warriors new coach Rafael Everton formal Unveiling at the Umuahia township Stadium #NPFL pic.twitter.com/Cji1shdogF
— Abia Warriors FC (@AbiaWarriors) October 24, 2017
Having finished 12th on the NPFL table, the Ocendo Boys felt the need to improve their performance in the coming season, hence the hiring of Brazilian, Everton.
Everton led the Anambra Warriors to clinch their Federation Cup title in 2016 after defeating Nasarawa United on penalties, and also claim the fourth continental ticket to play on the continental in 2017.