Uche Okechukwu, Emeka Nwanna join Enyimba, Abia Warriors’ boards

Super Eagles former captain, Uche Okechukwu and Enyimba’s striker in the CAF Champions League winning teams of 2003 and 2004, Emeka Nwanna, are among members of the newly constituted executive boards of Enyimba and Abia Warriors respectively.

Abia State government on Tuesday inaugurated the executive boards of its three clubs, including Abia Comets, at the boardroom of the Ministry of Sports Development, Umuahia.

While inaugurating the boards, the state’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Sir Obilor Ananaba, urged the members to be ‘result oriented.’ This is the first time former players would form the bulk of the clubs.

Former Super Eagles’ Skipper, Nwankwo Kanu, heads Enyimba’s board. To join him in the board are two other retired players, Eric Asomugha, who is now the vice chairman and Okechukwu.

Abia Warriors has a former national team star, John Obu, who has also coached several national teams, including the Golden Eaglets, the Flying Eagles and the Super Eagles, as its board chairman.

Emeka ‘Ayaya’ Nwanna, who is now in the Abia Warriors’ board, holds the record as the first player in Nigeria to command a N1 million transfer fee and sign on fee following his move from Enugu Rangers to Enyimba in 2002.

Sir Ananaba reminded the board members that they were ‘carefully selected by Governor Alex Otti based on their experience in football management.

“Therefore, you’re expected to abide by the terms of your appointment and work with the clubs chairmen closely through open and regular communication, bereft of conflicts and ensure effective governance to achieve success in line with Governor Otti’s desire of building a new Abia,” the commissioner told the appointees.

In the new Enyimba board are Eric I. Asomugha (vice