NFF Government Board Member Otuekong Nse Essien has taken to social media to have a good time three key gamers, Daniel Daga, Unwana Asuquo, and Jephta Clinton, for his or her contribution to Enyimba FC’s qualification to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The trio, all graduates of Essien’s Carabana Soccer Academy and FC ONE Rocket, performed the complete 90 minutes in Enyimba’s hard-fought victory over Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso.
Essien expressed his enjoyment of a Fb submit, stating, “My boys, Daniel Daga, Unwana Asuquo, and Jephta Clinton, merchandise of CARABANA FOOTBALL ACADEMY and FC ONE ROCKET, performed full-time to qualify ENYIMBA to the group stage of the CAF Confederations Cup after eliminating Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso 3-2 on combination. Who say I no strive?”
The contributions of those gamers, notably Daniel Daga, who has additionally represented Nigeria’s U-20 staff with distinction, haven’t gone unnoticed. Their journey from Essien’s academy and membership to CAF Membership competitors with Enyimba FC displays the impression of grassroots improvement in Nigerian soccer.
Enyimba’s thrilling victory got here after a goalless draw throughout each legs, with the Folks’s Elephant finally triumphing in a dramatic penalty shootout on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium in Uyo.
Following the match, Otuekong Nse Essien accompanied Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, who was current to witness the event, to the Enyimba dressing room the place he personally congratulated the gamers and employees on their achievement. Gusau praised the staff’s resilience and urged them to stay centered as they enter the group levels of the competitors.
“These are your officers, please, don’t be speaking about cash on a regular basis,” Gusau suggested. “Cash will come. Now you’ve got gained the match, whether or not you prefer it or not, you recognize you’ve got earned one thing.”
Enyimba’s victory is important, as they’re Nigeria’s sole representatives within the group stage of CAF Membership competitors this season.