Post by pumaconcolorcoryi on May 19, 2007 8:09:42 GMT -5
Posted on Sat, May. 19, 2007
Eketebi to coach FIU soccer
BY PETE PELEGRIN
Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia hired Munga Eketebi as the men's soccer coach. Eketebi takes over for Karl Kremser, who retired last week.
Eketebi has been associated with FIU men's soccer for nearly 25 years. After playing at FIU from 1983-86, Eketebi has been an assistant coach with the Golden Panthers the past 20 years.
''I can never thank Coach Kremser enough for everything he's done for me,'' Eketebi said. ``It's always tough to come in and follow someone like that.
``His accomplishments at FIU speak for themselves and he definitely left big shoes to fill, but I am looking forward to this opportunity.''
Eketebi's 50 career goals are tied for the most in the program's history. His 124 career points rank second and his 24 career assists are tied for fifth.
He scored six playoff goals for the FIU team that won the 1984 NCAA Division II national championship. In 1985, the Golden Panthers lost to Seattle Pacific in the national championship match.
A three-time All-American, Eketebi was selected as Florida's Player of the Year in 1985.
''Coach Eketebi is a well-respected member of the soccer community and he is deserving of this chance to lead our program,'' Garcia said. ``We are excited about the future of men's soccer at Florida International University.''
Eketebi to coach FIU soccer
BY PETE PELEGRIN
Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia hired Munga Eketebi as the men's soccer coach. Eketebi takes over for Karl Kremser, who retired last week.
Eketebi has been associated with FIU men's soccer for nearly 25 years. After playing at FIU from 1983-86, Eketebi has been an assistant coach with the Golden Panthers the past 20 years.
''I can never thank Coach Kremser enough for everything he's done for me,'' Eketebi said. ``It's always tough to come in and follow someone like that.
``His accomplishments at FIU speak for themselves and he definitely left big shoes to fill, but I am looking forward to this opportunity.''
Eketebi's 50 career goals are tied for the most in the program's history. His 124 career points rank second and his 24 career assists are tied for fifth.
He scored six playoff goals for the FIU team that won the 1984 NCAA Division II national championship. In 1985, the Golden Panthers lost to Seattle Pacific in the national championship match.
A three-time All-American, Eketebi was selected as Florida's Player of the Year in 1985.
''Coach Eketebi is a well-respected member of the soccer community and he is deserving of this chance to lead our program,'' Garcia said. ``We are excited about the future of men's soccer at Florida International University.''
