Anambra FA Board Pass A Vote Of Confidence On General Chikelue Iloenyosi

Anambra State Football Association has passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of Chikelue Iloenyosi urging him to continue in his efforts at making the association one of the best in the country.

In a communique issued after it’s board meeting held on Wednesday, March, 27, 2024, the board members thanked the FA chairman for his robust leadership style which has changed the face of the FA, urging him to continue his good work

The board also thanked the Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim for their immense support for football development in the state just as it commended the sponsor of the state FA Cup, Neros Pharaceutical Limited led by Prof. Polycarp Emenike ( Odenigbo Nanka) for his continuous sponsorship of the longest running FA Cup sponsorship in the country of which this year’s finals comes up Saturday, March, 30, 2024.

The communique also noted that the board approved the appointment of an acting secretary, Mr. Ralph Nweke following the expiration of the tenure of office of the former secretary, Chijioke Onyedika.
For a smooth running of the FA, the board approved the creation of four standing committees namely; Organising Committee, Referees Appointment Committee, Disciplinary Committee and Media/ Publicity Committee.

The Organising Committee has Chief Victor Aniekwena as the chairman while other members are; Chief Uzor Epundu, Coach Obi Moneke and Ifeanyi Ojukwu with Ralph Nweke serving as the secretary.

Mrs. Cordelia Akanna was announced as the chairman of the Referees Appointment Committee with Mr. Collins Obiefuna as the vice chairman. Ralph Nweke will serve as secretary of the committee while messrs: John Ubendu, Collins Ozigbo, Austin Mkparu and Ralph Avugosi are members of the committee.

Disciplinary Committee is led by Chief Uzor Epundu while Sir. Victor Nwangwu, Arthur Ebunam, Coach Paul Obiakor and Chief Kenneth Onyeka are members.

Ralph Chiedozie George heads the Media/ Publicity Committee while other members are; Onwuzulike Michael (Myckie), Mr Sab Osuji, Dr. Iyke Nwokedi and Ndema Obinna Phamouzdj 

The communique further noted that the Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi mandated the acting secretary to officially write the former caretaker committee chairman of the FA, Dr. Emeka Okeke for the signing of the release of the association’s bank account used during his tenure to the present board.

General Chikelue has been doing great things in Anambra with limited funds, if given the necessary support will develop football in Anambra State.

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Sidney Ubanna's Africa Oh Fc crash out of the Anambra State Federation Cup as BONFA qualify to meet Ozalla FA.

The 2024 Nero's Pharmaceuticals Anambra State Federation Cup  started well with six goals scored in the Day 1 of the prestigious competition 

Bishop Owen Nwokolo Football Academy, BONFA, were in imperious form as they made their Debut in the Federations Cup with an emphatic 3-1 annihilation of Young Africans FA as the 2024 Neros/Anambra FA Cup got underway Friday in Nanka, Anambra State.

Sir Victor Nwangwu, a former Rangers player and ex Anambra State FA Secretary, is the team coordinator of BONFA .

With just 10 teams participating in the 2024 Neros/Anambra FA Cup, BONFA have thus sealed their place in the quarter finals and would meet Cup holders, Ozalla Football Academy in the last eight (8) pairings.

A delighted Sir Victor Nwangwu could not hide his joy after the final whistle, heaping huge praises on the sponsor of the team and Bishop on the Niger, Bishop Owen Nwokolo, for his moral, spiritual, material and financial support to the team.

"We're delighted with the performance of the players and, of course, the outcome of the match today", starts Sir Vic, as he's fondly called.

"Don't forget that this is our first competitive FA Cup match as a team. These are all secondary school players and just a few of them who had just finished their secondary school.

"We're grateful to His Lord Bishop, Bishop Owen Nwokolo, who has strongly stood behind us in everything.

"He has always provided us with everything we needed and requested and ensures we lacked absolutely nothing as a way of encouraging and motivating the team. We can't thank him enough".

Nwangwu would go on to highlight the positives from the win going into the next round of the competition.

"In terms of experience, we are short of that as a team. But having won our first game of the competition, the players confidence will certainly come up going into the next game. That's the importance of winning your first game of a competition".

In the second match of the opening day of the 2024 Neros/Anambra FA Cup, Remmy Uche fc defeated Africa OH FC 2-0  to set up a quarter final match against a resilient Peace FC of Awka

Remmy Uche fc missed a lot of Chances in the game but scored twice later in the game to seal the victory.

The Proprietor of Africa OH Fc Oba Mr Sydney Ubanna expressed his Love for the game by promising to move on irrespective of the loss

Football is a game, it's either you lose or Win, we will move on and prepare for other competitions,

I invest in football because of the passion I have for the Game

He also said that he is aspiring to play in the Nationwide league one soonest.

Games will resume on Tuesday at the Rojenny Stadium Oba , as Hopeland FA will take on NNL side Edel Fc of Anambra.

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NSCDC HONOURS TEN OFFICERS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE*

The Anambra State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Maku Olatunde has honoured Francis Nnadi, Deputy Commandant in charge of Private Guards Companies Department ( PGC) along with nine personnel of the Corps  for exemplary conduct and outstanding performance for the month of February 2024. 

Presenting the cash- backed awards  to the awardees,  on Friday, the  NSCDC State Commandant said in keeping with his desire to bring out the best from officers and men, he instituted " Monthly Best Performing Personnel Award"  to reward diligence and appreciate hard work.

"This award is in recognition of your impact in the discharge of your duties as it relates to the Corps mandate in  the protection of Critical National and State Assets.Your tireless efforts in making sure our State is safe has earned you this award" he echoed. 

" I am happy that this award has energized the Command's workforce as can be arrested from command's performance since my assumption of office" he said. 

He called on the beneficiaries to see the recognition as a call to do more for the overall security and safety of Citizens. 

"This recognition will go a long way in inspiring officers and men to achieve their full potential in discharging their primary duties " 

"To be recognized is a great achievement that everyone should be proud of" he concluded.

The officers who benefitted from the awards are, Deputy Commandant; Francis Nnadi,  Deputy Commandant;Kizitto Emaikwu, Deputy Commandant ;George Ike, Assistant Commandant; Ogunjiofor Alexander,  Assistant Commandant; Ewogu Chinedu, Chief Superintendent of Corps; Chinyere Anekwe,  Superintendent of Corps; Ikenna Nwokedi, Deputy Superintendent of Corps; Attah Emmanuel,  Deputy Superintendent of Corps; Florence Okoye and Assistant Superintendent of Corps; Nwaokoro Prince. 

Responding on behalf of the awardees, the overall best performing officer for the month of February, Deputy Commandant, Francis Nnadi appreciated the State Commandant for recognizing their little contributions to the protection of lives and property. 

He pledged their commitment not to rest on their oars  in combating crimes and maintaining peace in Anambra State. 

SC OKADIGBO EDWIN

Public Relations Officer

For: State Commandant

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Anambra State Football Association Slams a #200,000 fine on Mr Remigius Uche Anyadike, (Uche Remmy) .

 

The Anambra State Football Association Disciplinary Committee headed by Chief Uzo Epundu slammed a fine of Two hundred thousand Naira on Mr Remigius Uche Anyadike for bringing football to disrepute on the Finals of the 2023 RemmyUche Onitsha football Tournament .

A letter of invitation was sent to Mr Remigius Uche Anyadike and one Mr Austin Kelechi Nwankwo  to appear before the Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday 6th March but they failed to appear.

The Disciplinary Committee gave them Seven days starting from the 6th of March to redeem the Prize monies and other consolation prizes to the Clubs and Winners 

The Committee frowned on the fact that the Sponsor registered a team in his own Competition.

The Same Sponsor and his team Abandoned the Final game before the end of regulation time .

Same Sponsor has failed to redeem the Prize monies to both the Winners and the Third placed teams and other consolation prizes till date 

The Committee also Urged Mr Remigius Uche Anyadike to comply or face further sanctions.

Which may affect the participation of RemmyUche Fc in the upcoming Nero's Pharmaceuticals Anambra State Federation Cup 2024.

Mr Remigius Uche Anyadike have been doing great things for the youths in Onitsha and environs. But bringing the game of football to disrepute is unacceptable.

This Should also be a Warning to Others, when you host a competition try and redeem the Prize monies because teams invested monies to participate in the competition, they also paid monies to participate.

We All Should do better 

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