The Rovers’ New Technical Adviser, Abdullahi Umar.
By Isoni Isoni
Worried by Rovers FC of Calabar dwindling fortune in the on going 2025/2026 Nigeria National League campaign, a new Technical Adviser has been appointed for the club. He is Abdullahi Umar
Coupled with players act of indiscipline that was threatening the Club to it’s foundation, the Chairman of Rovers FC of Calabar, Mr Etim Okon recently acted fast by bringing on board, the new technical adviser, who was former Gombe United and Akwa United Coach in an effort to breathe new life into the club and give the players a sense of direction.
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony of the new helms man at the U J Esuene Stadium Calabar, the Chairman of Cross River Sports Commission, Mr Lawrence Eta thanked the Chairman of Rovers FC, Mr Okon and other members of the committee for their prompt decision to bring a new handler.
According to him having handled big teams in the Country, Coach Abdullahi will bring his wealth of experience to bear by getting positive results that will take the Club back to the premier division.
Earlier, the Chairman of Rovers FC of Calabar, had hinted that having provided the players with almost everything including the enticing welfare package following the Governor’s intervention, they realised that the players were not only unproductive but also indiscipline with reckless disregard to their chief coach, Caleb Esu hence their decision to go for a reputable coach who will change the status quo.
He expressed optimism that with a new coach on the saddle, Rovers will bounce back in a big way
Responding the Rovers new Technical Adviser, Umar, had lauded the management of Rovers FC for giving him the opportunity to serve.
He assured that he will work hard to justify the confidence repose in him by instilling discipline among the players and injecting quality players into the team
