The Technical Adviser of Cross River State owned football team, Rovers FC of Calabar, Elder Caleb Esu has disclosed that his major aim is to return the club to its glory days of the late 1980s and 1990s.. Esu also doubles as the assistant coach of Nigeria’s Under 20 team which won gold during the WAFU competition in Togo, qualifying the country for the African Nations Cup in Ivory Coast in April 2025.. Calabar Rovers FC, during its heydays produced key players for the national football team such as Uwem Ekarika, Finidi George, James Etokebe, Friday Ekpo and Etta Egbe, among others.. In an interview, Esu has boasted that following the away victory over Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC in Ilorin last week, Rovers FC will go on to spank Akpabio FC at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, today.. “Last week in Ilorin, Kwara State, I got my first away win. Rovers beat ABS of Ilorin 3-2. This win has moved us to the 3rd position.. “We hope to also defeat Godswill Akpabio FC of Uyo in Calabar.. “I seek the assistance of the media and football lovers to see how we can bring back the glory days of Rovers FC.. “The players we have on ground now can stand the test of time even in the NNL. We will soon embark on scouting for outstanding players to beef up the team with better options.. “My target is to move Rovers to the premier league.”. Esu lamented that his drawback is funding, appealing that the state governor, Prince Bassey Otu, should intervene to ensure that the team moves to the next level.. “But what’s really hurting me is lack of funding for Rovers FC. Rovers FC are now a crying baby. They have been around for over 32 years. But they are always behind. The reason is frequently lack of funding.”. Esu was formerly with Omo FC of Rivers State, and Dakkada FC of Akwa Ibom State, where he took them to premier league.. We want to bring back the glory days of Calabar Rovers – Technical Adviser Esu
