Why I celebrate my goals with club chairman – Ndifreke Effiong

Mfon Patrick

Akwa United’s razor-sharp striker Ndifreke Effiong told journalists why he celebrated his two goals against Katsina United with the club’s chairman, Paul Bassey.

Effiong netted twice, his 5th and 6th goals of the season and ran out of the field on both occasions to celebrate with Bassey.

The striker in an exclusive chat with the club’s official website www.akwaunitedfc.com, described Bassey as a source of his inspiration and motivation.

“Since I joined Akwa United, the chairman has been my source of inspiration; his dedication to the success of the team is second to none.

“The chairman talks to us almost every time; he doesn’t miss our training sessions; he relates very well with all the players and encourages us to do our best. He maintains a father-child relationship with everyone in the club and above all, the welfare of the players is his topmost priority.

“In my opinion, I think, we the players and officials are the ones owing the chairman because he has provided everything for this team. So, we don’t have any excuse but to deliver.

“Every time I step on the pitch, I always want to do my best by scoring as many goals as possible to help Akwa United achieve her target. And that is the only way I think I can repay the chairman for all his love, care and words of encouragement he has given to me and the entire team.”

Ndifreke has scored six of Akwa United’s ten goals this season. The striker scored eleven goals last season and got six in his first season with the Promise Keepers after joining the club from Abia Warriors in the 2018/2019 NPFL season.