By Silvernews
The Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, has assured stakeholders of deliberate efforts to reposition two of the state’s foremost football clubs, Calabar Rovers and Pelican Stars, promising a return to their glorious days.
Etta Lawrence noted that both clubs remain big household names in Nigerian football but admitted that their recent performances have not reflected their rich pedigree, particularly Rovers, who have spent over two decades in the lower division.
“Pelican Stars is a very big household name when it comes to women’s football in Nigeria. Rovers has a strong reputation, but they have not been doing well lately. With my emergence as Chairman of the Sports Commission, something positive will be done,” he said.
He disclosed that within weeks of assuming office, he put together a new management team for Pelican Stars with the approval of the state government, describing the board as solid and capable of steering the club back to prominence.
On Rovers, the Sports Commission boss revealed that key interventions have already begun, adding that more steps would be taken to address the challenges confronting the team.
“By this time next year, we will be talking about promotion because I believe Rovers should be competing at a higher level,” he stated confidently.
Barely two months into his tenure, Hon. Etta Lawrence maintained that visible reforms are already taking shape in the sports sector, pledging sustained efforts to restore pride to Cross River football.
