Ben Akwuegbu F.C.
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| Full name | Ben Akwuegbu Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | In God We Trust | ||
| Founded | 2020 | ||
| Ground | New Jos Stadium Jos, Nigeria | ||
| Capacity | 16,000[citation needed] | ||
| Owner | Benedict Akwuegbu | ||
| Manager | Rotimi Adeniji[1] | ||
| Coach | Sam Pam[2] | ||
| League | Nigeria Nationwide League | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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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
Early years
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
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
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
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.
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References
- ↑ "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.
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