Skip to main content

Rovers FC Go Spiritual, Commit 2020/2021 NNL Season Into God's Care

 



By Kelvin Obambon


In recognizing the God-factor in every successful human endeavour, Rovers Football Club, Calabar, have sought the blessings of God and committed the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League season into God's capable hand and care.


The players and officials, on Wednesday, attended a special anointing service organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Big Qua Town Parish, Calabar, where some of the players gave their lives to Christ.


Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Rovers Football Club, Mr Ejen Ebam, expressed delight that the team was in the presence of God to seek for His blessings and protection. He noted that this was the first time under the current management Rovers FC would seek God's guidance before embarking on a seasonal campaign, describing it as a right step in the right direction.


He thanked the players for the confidence reposed in the management and as well as the sacrifices they have made for the club.


"I want to specifically thank the Technical Adviser for this initiative. It is the Lord's doing that we are here today. When we came into this club, a thing like this never happened. I think we are taking the right step in the right direction.


"These boys (players) you are seeing here have made a lot of sacrifices. If they are not dedicated to the victory of this team, some of them would have backed down. I want to specially thank them for the trust and believe they have in this management, together we will make history.


"This place is the only shrine we know and we have come here to tell God what we want. We want promotion and I am believing God to do it for us.", Ebam said.


The parish pastor, Faith Akpama, then committed Rovers into God's hands and prayed against forces that may stand in the way of the team. 


Thereafter, players and officials, as well as jerseys were blessed and anointed.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

​UNICROSS Announces 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening, Introduces 19 New Programmes

​The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially announced the commencement of its First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session . The university has also unveiled 19 newly approved undergraduate academic programmes across its campuses. ​According to an official notice signed by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs) Catherine Ndifon Osai, eligible candidates include UTME applicants who chose UNICROSS as their First Choice and scored 150 and above in the 2026 UTME. Candidates who did not initially choose the university as their first choice can also apply by changing their institution to UNICROSS via the JAMB portal . ​Newly Approved Programmes & Campus Locations ​Prospective students are advised to note the campus locations where their chosen courses are domiciled before registering: Calabar Campus 1. Faculty of  Architecture Department of Architecture ,  Department of Interior Architecture Design, Department of Landscape Archi...

Ibor Emerges as Director of Finance and Accounts at Progressive Institute

  Hon. Bassey Ina Ibor Ph.D. has been appointed as the Director of Finance and Accounts of The Progressive Institute (TPI), a policy think tank and intellectual resource center of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  He holds an impressive array of academic credentials, including a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Calabar, an M.Sc. in Banking and Finance, and an MBA.  His appointment follows his distinguished career in the financial services sector, where he has spent over 40 years specializing in accounting, audit, banking, and financial services marketing.  Dr. Ibor, a distinguished Nigerian financial expert, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, cementing his position as a key player in the advancement of the party’s objectives. His professional qualifications are equally extensive, with fellowship status in several renowned institutions such as the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and t...

BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution

  In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended t...