During a reception at the Government House in Calabar, Mr Imoke had promised houses to 21 players and ten team officials.
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The team’s connection to Cross River State is significant, as they spent one and a half years preparing for the tournament in the state. The Governor Otu-led administration has prioritised projects in agriculture, infrastructure revamping, health, and youth development. He added, “I’m not aware that such has been brought to his desk formally. It has to be done formally so that he can now cross-check and also see if it’s something that can be done immediately or later.“That’s not true. He’s interested in every developmental sector of the state, which includes sports. Recently, we even had to launch a project that will get talent as well as develop the UJ Esuene stadium in Calabar, adding some structures to it.
Interestingly, the 2003 Golden Eaglets boast a handful of players who have matured to represent the senior Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. These include Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Francis Uzoho, and Isaac Success, among others.
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