Obua Uche OBIDIENTLY YUSFUL 20.10.2020

OPEN LETTER TO ENYIMBA CHAIRMAN, KANU NWANKWO (@papilokanu) & ABIA STATE GOVENOR, DR. ALEX OTTI (@alexottiofr) Dear Sir, As a player who performed at the highest level of football, your appointment as Chairman of my darling club, Enyimba, brought immense joy and hope to many of us. I believed strongly that your experience, global exposure, and understanding of player welfare would usher in a new era of professionalism and care for the club. However, it is with deep disappointment that I write this letter today. I recently learned of the situation involving an Enyimba player, Eze Ekwutoziam, who reportedly suffered an ACL injury while playing for our great club. It is alleged that he was asked to fund his own surgery. When he approached you, he was told the club would initially pay, only for the cost to later be deducted from his salary. This is troubling. When the player declined such an arrangement, he has reportedly been left without support. This raises serious concerns about how Enyimba Football Club currently treats its players, especially those who suffer injuries in the line of duty. Sir, I ask you respectfully: when you faced a life-threatening heart condition during your time at Inter Milan, were you asked to bear the cost yourself, or did your club take responsibility for your treatment? Football is not just about performance on the pitch; it is also about duty of care. Players put their bodies on the line for the badge, and in return, the club owes them protection, dignity, and proper medical support. This situation, if accurate, does not reflect those values. I also wish to respectfully call the attention of His Excellency, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, to this matter. As the custodian of Enyimba Football Club through the state government, it is important that the welfare of players is prioritized and that standards befitting a club of Enyimba’s stature are upheld. Enyimba is not just any club, it is a symbol of pride, excellence, and Nigerian football heritage. Issues like this risk damaging that legacy. I urge you, sir, to urgently look into this matter, ensure that the player receives the care and support he deserves, and put systems in place to prevent such occurrences in the future. The world is watching, and more importantly, the players are watching. Yours sincerely, Enyimba’s Biggest fan, SportsDokita.

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