Calabar Rovers F.C.
Under Brazilian coach Paulo Luiz Campos, they adopted a fast-paced style and were promoted after finishing second in 1981.During that time, they made the semifinals of the FA Cup twice but never won any major accolades.In May 2008, the Cross River State government announced plans to bring the team back from hiatus and with corporate sponsorship.With the help of United Cement Company (UNICEM), they entered into a player share agreement with newly promoted Dankat FC of Kano for 12 million naira, and will play in the Nigeria National League in 2008–09.Since the team also acquired Dankat's league slot, they played their first season back in the mostly-northern division A.