Awka – Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has waded into the uncertainties surrounding Enyimba FC’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Al Ahly Benghazi in Libya.
The People’s Elephant were at risk of missing the group A fixture in Libya scheduled for Thursday, as a result of flight and visa complications in the requirements for entry into Libya.
The chances of Nigeria’s only representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, suffered a further blow when CAF turned down their initial request for postponement of the game.
However, Dr. Ikpeazu has stepped in by making provision for a chartered flight to convey the team to and fro Libya.
With the governor’s intervention, the team is now scheduled to jet out of the country on Tuesday night to honour the matchday five fixture, which is now scheduled for 10pm on Thursday April 22.
Expressing deep appreciation to the governor for the generous gesture, the Enyimba Chairman, Felix Anyansi Agwu said his intervention has averted what could have brought embarrassment and ridicule, not just to Enyimba but to Nigeria as a country.
“The timely manner in which he intervened in the matter is a clear indication that he has Enyimba at the centre of his heart.
“I also want to thank the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, for the role he played in ensuring that we are now at this point where we are sure of playing the match in a convenient atmosphere. He took it upon himself to ensure that everything is fine for us to honour the match, and we are very grateful to him,” he said.
Enyimba are second in group A with six points from four matches, two points behind leaders Orlando Pirates who the People’s Elephant will face on the final matchday.
