The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) heartily congratulates Coach Starplus Izuikem Anista on his well-deserved appointment as the Head Coach of Abakaliki Football Club, as approved by the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
This appointment reflects the confidence reposed in your professional competence, technical depth, and proven understanding of modern football development. We believe that your emergence at this critical stage of the club’s growth signals a renewed commitment to excellence, discipline, and competitive success for Abakaliki FC.
As critical stakeholders in sports development and promotion, Ebonyi State SWAN charges you to bring to bear your wealth of experience, leadership qualities, and innovative approach in building a formidable team that will not only compete credibly at the national level but also serve as a source of pride to the good people of Ebonyi State.
We assure you of robust, professional, and constructive partnership from the sports media in Ebonyi State as you embark on this important assignment. SWAN remains committed to fair reportage, positive engagement, and strategic collaboration aimed at projecting Abakaliki FC, its technical crew, and players to the global sports community.
We also commend the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Prince Hon. Richard Ugo-Idike, for his visionary leadership in carving the team’s name into the annals of football history, as well as Senator Obinna Ogba for his unwavering motivation and support to the team in his capacity as Chairman of Abakaliki FC.
Once again, accept our warm congratulations and best wishes for a successful and impactful tenure.
Signed:
Ndubuisi Nwogha
Chairman.
Victor Nwegede
Ag Secretary.