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Akwa United unveil Brazilian Rafael Everton as new coach
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Akwa United have unveiled Brazilian Rafael Everton as their new coach.
The Brazilian was presented to the supporters and has immediately resumed work with the Promise Keepers.
Everton is in charge to make them return to the continent after being knocked out of the 2018 Aiteo Cup in the semifinal.
In a message on their official Twitter handle, they confirmed the appointment of Everton.
The message said, “We have signed a new Head Coach, Rafael Everton on a one-year contract. The Brazilian tactician who has previously worked with Fluminense FC in Brazil, FC Ifeanyi Ubah & Abia Warriors, has been officially unveiled to the public in a ceremony in Uyo.”
Rafael Everton on Akwa United
In a report by the NPFL website, Everton confirmed how he intends to approach his new role.
He said, “I have everything needed to succeed as a coach with the club. I like the challenge. It is a new challenge.
“I love Nigeria and for me, it’s like a second home. I believe I will have a great time here with the club (Akwa United).
“The club has the pedigree and style which everyone admires. The team plays possessive football and I am used to a 3-5-2 formation, but I will start here with a 4-3-3 formation.”
“I am very happy the deal is done and we have to get to work immediately. The league will start in less than a month, and we must prepare the team. I will work in harmony with the coaches I have met on ground.”
Everton who won the Aiteo Cup in 2016 at just 27 replaces Abdu Maikaba who is now the coach of Plateau United.
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