It was Joy and Merry in Anambra as the highest football administrator in the country visits South East, Anambra precisely.
The President visited the State in honor of Professor Poly Emenike (Odenigbo Nanka) CEO Nero's Pharmaceuticals, to mark his 40th Year of Sponsoring the Nanka Champions league.
The President landed at the Chinua Achebe international airport Umueri on Sunday 31st December 2023 and was received by the Anambra State Football Association Chairman General Chikelue Iloenyosi and his members , with him also is the Senator representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah., They all exchanged pleasantries and left for their Hotel 🛍️
On Monday 1st January 2024
At the lobby of Bon Hotel Awka, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau recieved a Rangers International F.C of Enugu Insignia from the General Manager, Amobi Ezeaku . After that,he had some chats with the football stakeholders, after that,
Ibrahim Gusau visited the home of the CEO of Nero's Pharmaceuticals Prof Poly Emenike Odenigbo Nanka alongside General Chikelue Iloenyosi, Anambra FA Chairman, Managing director of Rangers International Barr Amobi Ezeaku, SWAN vice president south east, Frankie Omogua, Ndema Obinna Phamouzdj (media), Ralph Nweke, Anambra FA Secretary, Myckie Chukwuebuka (Media) and host of others
The President relinquished how he met with Poly Emenike and how it has been so far, he also Urged Poly not to relent in supporting football in Anambra State and Nigeria. Poly Emenike assured him that he is driven by Passion, he said that when he was in Vietnam,he Identified as a Nigerian and locals asked if he is a brother to Kanu, Babayaro, etc and he said Yes, he asked the locals if they know any Nigerian President, they said No, since then he knew the value of football ⚽
Poly Emenike also said he never regrets sponsoring football and building a stadium at a former Errosion site, he said many have passed through the programs, Players like Simy Nwankwo etc and he is thankful and will continue to support football in any way he can
The NFF President then went to the Nero's Stadium Nanka for the finals of the Nanka Champions league.
It was a game between Nkpor Branch vs Umuahia Branch
The President had the kick off with The Sponsor Poly Emenike
He then Urged the players to be disciplined and play safe, he also motivated the Referees to start young so as to achieve a lot
The President Ibrahim Gusau and his entourage later moved to another town in Anambra, Aguluzigbo as they are also playing the finals of Dynamic youth tourney.
The President promised the people that adequate preparations will be made for the Super Eagles ahead of the AFCON in Cote D'Ivoire this January, he also promised to do anything possible to develop football from the grassroot.
The President then headed to another town Igbo Ukwu as they are also playing the finals of the village competition, he praised their passion and commitment towards the Sports and related to them how football can unite people, he said football can bring people together without paying or forcing them to attend, he reminded the Member representing Aguata in the house of representatives how difficult it is for them to gather crowd for political gatherings.
He thanked everyone,
Igbo Ukwu community presented an Award to the NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau for his flamboyant performance so far, they also presented an Award to Anambra FA Chairman, General Chikelue Iloenyosi for an outstanding performance so far.
It was a memorable visit to the State and the People of Anambra State appreciate the visit
Written by
Ndema Obinna Phamouzdj
