The Akwa Ibom State Authorities has pledged full assist to Ibom Angels Soccer Membership forward of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Girls’s Soccer League (NWFL) season.
The State Commissioner for Sports activities, Elder Paul Bassey, made this identified on Monday when he acquired officers from African Sports activities Investor Restricted (ASI) — a world, UK-based sports activities funding agency — who visited Uyo on a facility inspection tour.
Elder Bassey described sports activities as a key a part of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, including that the go to by ASI got here on the proper time in step with the Governor’s plan to develop sports activities within the state.
“His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, locations nice significance on sports activities growth. Ibom Angels, made up of proficient and hardworking younger ladies, is a crew near his coronary heart,” he mentioned.
The Commissioner added that Akwa Ibom has turn out to be a high vacation spot for sports activities funding as a result of peace, safety, and trendy amenities the present administration has delivered to the state.
The Founder and CEO of ASI, Mrs Abiola Ijasanmi — a former Chief Working Officer of the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) — mentioned their go to was a part of a nationwide inspection of high ladies’s soccer golf equipment. The goal, she mentioned, is to lift the usual of the ladies’s recreation, enhance participant welfare, and strengthen the inspiration for future development.
“That is the tenth state we’ve visited, and I need to say that Uyo is peaceable, safe, and really welcoming for funding. We’re impressed with the amenities and workers right here and stay up for working with you within the new season,” Mrs Ijasanmi mentioned.
Earlier, whereas welcoming the ASI crew on the Uyo Township Stadium, the Chairman of Ibom Angels FC, Prince Ukeme Ukpong, expressed optimism that the collaboration with ASI would encourage the crew as they aim qualification for continental competitions within the coming season.
Prince Ukpong highlighted the membership’s sturdy youth setup, proficient senior gamers, trendy camp, and devoted stadium as key benefits that make Ibom Angels stand out.
The ASI delegation, which included the agency’s Director of Operations, Mrs Andrea Grainger, additionally held a pep speak with the gamers and workers earlier than watching the crew’s coaching session. They later toured the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo Township Stadium, and the membership’s camp amenities.
With the Prince Ukeme Ukpong-led administration committee in place, Ibom Angels are aiming for a stronger efficiency within the upcoming NWFL season, constructing on final 12 months’s progress and renewed authorities backing.
