Head Coach of Calabar Rovers, Christian ‘De Bull’ Okonkwo, has stepped down from his managerial role at the Calabar-based club, Completesports.com can exclusively report.
The former Solution FC, Awka tactician joined Calabar Rovers ahead of the kick-off of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
However, following the conclusion of the first stanza of the campaign, the former Kwara United and FC Ifeanyi Ubah forward confirmed to Completesports.com on Tuesday afternoon that he resigned at the end of the first round of Conference B fixtures.
Calabar Rovers Coach Cites Threats To Life
Okonkwo revealed that he was forced to quit the club due to serious threats to his personal safety.
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“As we speak now, I’m in my house resting,” Okonkwo began. “I had to leave the club to save my life.”
“Football is all about pressure, but when it goes beyond the club’s desire to win and turns into open and physical confrontation, then I had to run for my dear life.”
Okonkwo’s Exit Linked To Internal Confrontation
The coach further alleged that a former Calabar Rovers handler — whose identity he declined to disclose — was at the centre of the alleged plot against him.
According to Okonkwo, the unnamed individual had previously coached one of Nigeria’s junior national teams.
“If it was just a threat, one could understand. But when it reached the stage of open confrontation, then I had to run for my life.
“The management is aware of everything. I resigned because my life is more important than any job,” Okonkwo narrated.
By Sab Osuji
