A’Ibom Referees Council congratulates Elder Paul Bassey on African Clubs Association election

By Asuquo

Posted on December 1, 2023

Following his election and swearing-in as 2nd vice-president of the African Clubs Association [ACA], Akwa United FC chairman, Elder Paul Bassey, has received goodwill message from the NPFL Clubs forum.

The Akwa Ibom State Referees Council have released a message congratulating Elder Paul Bassey on his emergence as 2nd Vice-President of the newly launched, African Clubs Association.

Recall that Akwa United FC Chairman, Elder Paul Bassey was elected 2nd Vice President of ACA at the official launch in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Engineer Hersi Ally Said of Young African Football Club of Tanzania emerged the President, while the Marketing Director of Kaizer Chiefs Football Club of South Africa Jessica Motaung will serve as the 1st Vice President of the association.

2nd Vice President of ACA, Elder Paul Bassey (On Suit) and Akwa United FC Secretary, Omon Bassey Omon at the African Clubs Association launch in Cairo, Egypt

In a message signed by the Referees Council Chairman, Elder Joseph Bassey and made public by its spokesperson, Nsikakabasi Akpan, the football arbiters forum said news of Elder Paul Bassey’s election was received with ‘ great joy ‘.

See below full text of the congratulatory message.

*CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM THE REFEREES COUNCIL IN AKWA IBOM TO ELDER PAUL BASSEY ON HIS ELECTION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN CLUBS ASSOCIATION*

The Akwa Ibom State Referees Council is pleased to identify with and congratulate the Chairman of Akwa United FC, Elder Paul Bassey on his election and inauguration as 2nd Vice President of the African Clubs Association (ACA).

We received with great joy, news of the unanimous vote in support of your aspiration to serve on the executive committee of the newly formed African football club’s body at its launch in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

As a seasoned journalist cum sports administrator, the Akwa Ibom State Referees Council is convinced you will contribute positively towards the growth and effective administration of the African Clubs Association in alliance with the President, Engr. Hersi Ally of Young Africans Football Club of Tanzania and 1st Vice President, Jessica Motuang of South African Club, Kaizer Chiefs.

Once again, we say congratulations and best wishes in your new responsibility, Sir.

Signed

Elder Joseph Bassey

Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Referees Council

2/12/2023