EKSG Unveils Rebranded Ekiti United FC, Agbana As Coach
By
Abasi Femi Oguntayo
The Ekiti State government has rebranded the
state-owned Ekiti United Football Club with a charge to the people of the state
to support the team to greatness.
state-owned Ekiti United Football Club with a charge to the people of the state
to support the team to greatness.
The Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said his
administration will support the club with funds, manpower and materials to
succeed in the National League.
administration will support the club with funds, manpower and materials to
succeed in the National League.
The governor said his administration will invest in
sports development to empower the youths and invest in human capital
development.
sports development to empower the youths and invest in human capital
development.
Fayemi spoke on Monday at the official unveiling of
the rebranded Ekiti United Football Club held at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium,
Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
the rebranded Ekiti United Football Club held at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium,
Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Fayemi, who was represented by the Deputy Governor,
Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, described sports as a big industry that has the capacity
to provide careers for the young generation.
Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, described sports as a big industry that has the capacity
to provide careers for the young generation.
He said the rebranding of Ekiti United marked a
turning point in the desire of his administration to takes its pride of place
in sports development especially football.
turning point in the desire of his administration to takes its pride of place
in sports development especially football.
Describing football as a unifying factor in the
country, Fayemi said Ekiti United also provides a platform for the vibrant
youths in the state to showcase their talents.
country, Fayemi said Ekiti United also provides a platform for the vibrant
youths in the state to showcase their talents.
The governor said his administration will not rest
on its oars until Ekiti United is promoted to the Nigerian Professional
Football League to compete with the best clubs in the country.
on its oars until Ekiti United is promoted to the Nigerian Professional
Football League to compete with the best clubs in the country.
Fayemi urged the people of the state to identify
with Ekiti United by wearing the jerseys and other souvenirs that carry the
name and logo of the club.
with Ekiti United by wearing the jerseys and other souvenirs that carry the
name and logo of the club.
This, he said, will popularise the club as a
prominent brand and create awareness about the rebranding.
prominent brand and create awareness about the rebranding.
He expressed optimism that Ekiti United will produce
many players for the national teams of Nigeria.
many players for the national teams of Nigeria.
The new coach of the team, Ademola Agbana, was also
unveiled at the ceremony while dignitaries including the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti,
Oba Ademola Ajakaye also launched the new kits.
unveiled at the ceremony while dignitaries including the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti,
Oba Ademola Ajakaye also launched the new kits.
Players of the club also modelled the new kits at
the ceremony to the admiration of fans who thronged the stadium to be part of
the show.
the ceremony to the admiration of fans who thronged the stadium to be part of
the show.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and
Sports, Mr. Yemi Owoseni and General Manager, State Sports Council, Mr. Deji
Samo, hailed the state government for rebranding the club to lift sports in
Ekiti.
Sports, Mr. Yemi Owoseni and General Manager, State Sports Council, Mr. Deji
Samo, hailed the state government for rebranding the club to lift sports in
Ekiti.
As part of activities
to mark the unveiling, a friendly match was played between Ekiti United and
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan which ended goalless.
