Management of Eket-based FC One Rocket has named officials to manage the affairs of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side ahead of the new season.
Essien posited in a club statement: “It is my dream that this club is going to be a gateway for many young players to actualize their dreams of playing football in Europe and I am serious about this because we want to run this club as a business venture,”
He admitted to having several links with clubs in Europe. “Already, I have several links with clubs in Europe and it’s my desire that no player stays in my club for more than two seasons before going abroad to further their careers; this is my modest dream for FC One Rocket.”
Other technical staff of the club announced at the weekend include; Olatunji Baruwa (Goalkeeper Trainer); John Paul (Media); Uwem Linus (Team Coordinator), Barr. Linus Ukpong (Secretary) while the 2013 Golden Eaglets World Cup-winning Coordinator, Suleiman Abubakar (MON), will serve as the team’s Sporting Director.