
The two-time
African champions have been estranged from their formidable fortress in Aba for
nearly two seasons due to crucial rehabilitation work and re-grassing of the
pitch by the Abia State Government. Consequently, the People’s Elephants have
played home games on various grounds, including Umuahia, Port Harcourt and,
this season, the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

“The
materials for the stadium have come in,” the Anyansi-Agwu revealed in an address to
the team, “and it would be good for us to return to Aba with the title. The
people of Aba would then welcome us with joy.”
He
elaborated, while speaking to the press, following the impressive 3-0 defeat of
Niger Tornadoes at the weekend, praising the tenacity of the State Government
in a harsh economic climate.

“It might
also interest you to know that the materials for final laying of the grass have
arrived. So, the contractor has given the signal: as soon as the container is
cleared, the job will be completed. We are very hopeful that the team will
start the new season in Aba, come next season.”
He also
seized the opportunity to reiterate his belief and confidence in the coaching
crew, led by Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote, to deliver on the mandate laid
down by the club. A quest for an eighth league title hit a bump with last
weekend’s defeat to Akwa United in Uyo, but there remains an assurance in the
resolve of the team to peak at the right time going into the final stretch.
“I love
coach [Ogunbote], and we are working together to ensure that he succeeds. His
success is mine as well.
“We have
given him more leeway than any other coach who has worked here in my time as
Chairman, because we believe in his abilities,” the chairman concluded.
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