By Akila Matawal

Akwa Ibom State Government has said that the Dakkada International Football Club of Uyo will not be put up for sale despite its struggles according Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report

Dakkada gained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League for the first time in the 2019/2020 season after wining the 2018/2029 Nigeria National League season.

However, the club has been hit with financial challenges with players being put on half salaries since September 2019. Currently there is reported mass exodus of players from the club to see for better opportunities elsewhere.

Speaking through the commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, Sir Monday Uko reiterated that the club has a big dream and cannot afford to let it die.

“People say the state is not funding Dakkada. I want to say the state government is funding Dakkada. I have been approached to drop two teams and let’s go with two. Somebody has called the governor to say that they want to buy Dakkada. I said no because we look at it as an avenue for our people to be employed. We will still manage the way we are going.”

Uko expressed no concerns over players leaving the club, saying it was the reason for having the club.

“I told the players to see the platform as a platform to develop themselves. It is good that they are moving forward.”

As revealed by the commissioner, Dakkada is on a monthly budget of 10 million naira and they are working on ways to improve conditions at the club.