Ben Akwuegbu F.C.
Script error: No such module "Draft topics". Script error: No such module "AfC topic".
| File:BenAkwuegbuFC Club Logo.png | |||
| Full name | Ben Akwuegbu Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | In God We Trust | ||
| Founded | 2020 | ||
| Ground | New Jos Stadium Jos, Nigeria, Nigeria | ||
| Capacity | 16,000[citation needed] | ||
| Owner | Benedict Akwuegbu | ||
| Manager | Rotimi Adeniji[1] | ||
| Coach | Sam Pam[2] | ||
| League | Nigeria Nationwide League | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
|
| |||
Ben Akwuegbu F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in the city of Jos Nigeria which plays in the Nigeria Nationwide League. The club is owned by ex- international footballer Benedict Akwuegbu. He formed the club due to his passion for the sport and as a way of giving back to the society. Also within the club hierarchy is the head coach Sam Pam who is also an ex-international footballer. Ben Akwuegbu F.C. in its first friendly match of the season beat bitty boys to send warning signals to other clubs in the same league [3].
History[edit]
Early years[edit]
Ben Akwuegbu F.C. has its history rooted in a non - league club formed by the chairman. This club Mbaise Lions cruised into the Imo Federation Club semi's in 2012.[4] After retirement, the club chairman decided to form a properly registered club that plays league games and hence the birth of Ben Akwuegbu F.C.
Recent times[edit]
Benedict Akwuegbu, the owner of the club in recent times vied for the Nigeria Football Federation presidency.[5] It was a close call but after not picking up the ticket, he decided to dedicate his entire attention to running the club.
Grazer AK trials[edit]
Two players that impressed the club owner, Arum Stephen Bulus and Hassan Umar, have been given the opportunity to have trials with Grazer AK Austria.[6]
These two young players were very impressive during the just concluded 2022/23 NLO season and hence were invited over for trials by Austrian Club – Grazer AK.
Current squad[edit]
As of 27 August 2023 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
References[edit]
- ↑ "NLO: Benedict Akwuegbu FC Lists Etim Esim, Babayaro Among Management Set-Up". BSN Sports. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ "NLO: Benedict Akwuegbu FC Lists Etim Esim, Babayaro Among Management Set-Up". BSN Sports. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ "Ben Akwuegbu FC Sends Warning Signals To NLO Opponents After Beating Bitty Boys 3-0". BSN Sports. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ "Mbaise Lions cruise into Imo Fed Cup semis". GH Ghana News. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ "Why I am running for NFF Presidency – Ex-Super Eagles player, Akwuegbu". Daily Post. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ "Ben Akwuegbu FC Duo on Trials in Austria". Daily Post. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
External links[edit]
This article "Ben Akwuegbu F.C." is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Ben Akwuegbu F.C.. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
