“We’ve seen a big uptick,” said Rojas, who said the company has a couple more deals in the works, but declined to share specifics. The Spanish-language broadcasts are available on the Tico Sports and Kansas City Chiefs websites, KCWJ 1030 AM Real Country, the Kansas City Chiefs app and NFL Game Day Pass. On any given game day, Rojas estimates 20,000-30,0000 people are actively tuned in, with pockets of viewers as far away as Garden City, Kansas, Mexico and London. The company has also inked deals with the NFL teams in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Jacksonville and Philadelphia, and they have taken on announcing duties for some University of Kansas and University of Nebraska sports. Rojas and Monterroso founded the business in 2012 and have had a deal to announce the Chiefs in Spanish for almost five years. While the on-air product is similar to what you might hear in English, she said, “I think what you find in the Spanish-language is there's a little bit more of an education component because, for many folks, they're just (now) really getting into football.” “We have a full broadcast,” said Rojas, “a spotter on game day with stats, and someone running social, a producer and a sideline reporter.” This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.Rojas’ husband and Tico cofounder, Oscar Monterroso, announces the Chiefs games with Kike Morales, whose touchdown celebration - a top-of-the-lungs “ANOTACIÓN!” - simultaneously brings to mind that of legendary Chiefs’ announcer Mitch Holthus, and the elongated cries of Andrés Cantor.Ĭantor, an Argentinian-American sportscaster, gained fame among English- and Spanish-speaking soccer fans for shouting out an extended “Gol!” whenever a team scored. The new Enyimba sporting director duly prepared himself well before venturing into management, having acquired a UEFA Pro B Coaching License.Īll rights reserved. “Kanu has a big dream for Enyimba and I am glad to let you know that already, he has started plan to give the club a new face with the improvement of its structures such as training pitches, hostels, international office among others.” They are incredible, I’m really overwhelmed and looking forward to working with them."Įkwueme expressed confidence that Kanu would hit the ground running because he has an enormous task before him. "I’m impressed with the caliber of technocrats I’m going to work with on the board. My team and I will bring in our wealth of experience in football to return Enyimba back to its glorious days. "Hopefully, we are going to make the best of the opportunity to achieve good result at the end of the season. We also have sound technical crew and quality players. "We have a management team full of experience. Of course, it’s a challenge and I hope to do my best to deliver and justify the confidence reposed in me. "I am happy that Nwankwo Kanu deems me fit for this position. "I feel excited and honoured to be named as Sporting Director of Enyimba Football Club,” Ekwueme said in a press release made available to. Speaking on his appointment, Ekwueme revealed his willingness to work with Enyimba FC management. The sportswear outfit are organizers of Ifeanyi/Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Preseason Tournament. On his retirement from active football, Ekwueme veered into sports marketing and is currently Africa representative of Tico/Select, a Polish and Danish-based sportswear manufacturing company. In a career that spanned close to 20 years, Ekwueme also starred for a host of European clubs, notably in Poland, including Widzew Lodz (2002), Polonia Warsaw (2002–2003), Wisla Plock (2003–2004), Ari’s Saloniki (2004–2005), AS Veria (2005–2006), UNIA Janikowo 2007), Warts Pozna (2007–2008), Znicz Pruszkow (2008-2009) and LZS Piotrowka (2010) where he eventually retired. Ekwueme,43,replaces Jude Ayudofu.Įkwueme, a left footed midfielder during his illustrious career, featured for defunct NEPA FC Lagos, before moving to Jasper United of Onitsha in 1997.In 1999, Ekwueme made a career breakthrough in Europe with a sensational move to Polish giants Polonia Warsaw.Įkwueme who was a one time Sporting Director of Heartland FC made his Super Eagles debut in 2001 in a Nations Cup qualifier against Madagascar in Benin. The Nigeria and Arsenal legend made the announcement on Thursday morning following confirmation of his appointment by the Abia State Executive Council presided by Governor Alex Otti on Wednesday. Ifeanyi Ekwueme, a former Super Eagles midfielder has been announced as the Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier League champions Enyimba FC of Aba by newly appointed Chairman of the club Nwankwo Kanu.
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