Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidential candidate and Gulf United football club Dubai coach Marcelo Anyanwu has led his team to a resounding promotion to their league’s elite cadre.
Former Arsenal soccer school coach Marcelo Anyanwu led the team to Division three 2021/2022 and Division two 2022/2023 championships.
Gulf United were crowned league two champions after defeating Al Hilal of Dubai 5-1 in their final home league match last weekend, making Coach Marcello Anyanwu the first African coach in the UAE to win both the division three league and the division two league in the same season.
An overjoyed coach said the record was something he would remember for a long time.
“Winning is my hobby, I have the mentality to win, I equally believe that victory is of the Lord”, says the YSFON Ambassador.
The Imo state born tactician praised his players for the resilience, commitment and determination to conquer saying: “We are the Champions of UAEFA Division Two League, we will compete in Division 1 next season and participate in the UAE President Cup. I want to also, salute the tenacity of five Nigerian players in my team. Infact, I’m very proud of them. We all achieve the success together”.
Meanwhile, African Football For All Initiatives has congratulated Marcello Anyanwu shortly after lifting the UAEFA division two league trophy with his club, Gulf United Football Club, Dubai.
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In a message signed by the CEO of the organization, Alli Musa Mairogo described Marcello Anyanwu as a Pan – African and the true son of the soil who has contributed immensely to grassroot football development in Africa and diaspora.
“There were no shortcuts on your path to promotion. Congratulations on your achievement. Your team, Gulf United of Dubai promotion is well-deserved. I’m glad you are getting recognized for all the hard work you do and, I hope your new position brings you deep satisfaction and fun challenges. We at Africa Football For All Initiatives are proud of you. With this, you are now officially the Brand Ambassador of African Football For All Initiatives”, says Alli Musa Mairogo.
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