FEDERATION CUP: Gov Udom Yet To Fulfill House, Cash Bonuses Promise To Akwa United Stars

Governor Udom Emmanual of Akwa Ibom is yet to fulfill his promise of a house and two million Naira promised to each player of the Akwa United squad that won the 2015 Federation Cup.

Gov Udom celebrates at full time after Akwa United victory over Lobi Stars

 Akwa beat Lobi Stars 2-1 to win the 2015 Federation Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on November 21.

A player who spoke with africanfootball.com said: “Up till now we haven’t been given the house and the money the governor promised us for winning the Federations Cup.

“Our families and friends don’t believe us that we are yet to get the largesse as they see us as liars. We are pleading to the governor to fulfill these promises and make us smile.”

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Another player said: “The promise of two million Naira and house made us happy and we are seriously waiting to have them but it’s taken long than expected and our morale is down now,” he admitted.

A third player who spoke said the players were told two weeks ago that the promises would be fulled in earnest but they are yet to hear any word. He also urged the governor to fulfill his promise so the players can enjoy a fulfilled Christmas and New Year celebrations.

In a related development, the club has signed Belgian coach Maurice Cooreman after he dumped Ikorodu United.

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