Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2024: Anambra Set to Host Second Round in Nnewi

The Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2024 is set to enter its second round, with Nnewi, Anambra State, hosting the highly anticipated event from 15th to 19th May.

 This marks a historic milestone as the South East state hosts the tournament for the first time.

Participating teams include , Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors (host team), Kada BSC, Jigawa GS BSC, Kebbi United and Nmanko Patigi BSC.

The six teams will compete for bragging rights and Super Four qualifications, with the top four teams advancing to the next stage in Kaduna.

 The Anambra Beach Soccer Association Board, inaugurated last year, has worked tirelessly to promote the rapid growth of beach soccer in the Eastern Zone of the country. 

Their efforts have paid off, with the formation of a formidable team that impressed in their debut outing in Kebbi state where they came 3rd with 9 points behind second position team ......that had 10 points in the competition held earlier this month.

A state-of-the-art Beach Soccer Arena has been constructed by the Anambra Beach Soccer Association Board, providing a world-class venue for the tournament.

The Secretary of the Board ,said the Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2024 is poised to be an electrifying event, with the best teams in the country vying for glory in Nnewi, Anambra State, from 15th to 19th May 2024.

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Utaogu Odinakachukwu return to Awka City Stadium as Edel Fc hosts Dakkada Fc of Uyo on Saturday 27th April 2024

 

Edel Fc of Anambra State will play host to Dakkada Fc of Uyo in the Matchday 20 of the 2024 NNL season.

The all important match for both teams will kick off 3pm on Saturday 27th April 2024 @ Awka City Stadium Awka Anambra State, Nigeria
Edel Fc needs to win to keep the hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive as they are behind Beyond limits on the log and have teams chasing to topple them,

Dakkada Fc of Uyo have been finding it difficult to win games in the second half of the league and a win in Awka will be a morale booster for the team as they are hoping to avoid the drop

Odinakachukwu Simonjonas Utaogu will make a return to the Awka City Stadium for the first time since he left Solution FC of Anambra to sign for Dakkada Fc.
It's going to be a tough game 🎯

Meanwhile Abia Comets FC Umuahia will be welcoming the table toppers Madiba FC at the Umuahia Township Stadium Umuahia

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Samuel Edwin Umoh, Sworn In as The New Akwa Ibom State Football Association Chairman.

 

Samuel Edwin Umoh, A  Two Time Former Board member representing Uyo Senatorial District in the Akwa Ibom State Football Association is now the newly elected, sworn in Chairman of Akwa Ibom Football Association 

After a keenly contested election  which was held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo Samuel Edwin Umoh, came out victorious.

Whom much is given much is expected, the good people of Akwa Ibom are expecting progress, which means the New Chairman is faced with a lot of tasks and hopefully he will deliver

Congratulations Samuel Edwin Umoh,

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AKPUDO NWABUNWANNE ATTEND FUNERAL MASS OF THE SLAIN UMUOJI FORMER PRESIDENT GENERAL

The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne and the National President of Anambra State Association of Town Union, Barr. Titus Akpudo Titus attended the funeral mass of the slain former President General of Umuoji Town, Late Chief Silas Onyima at St. Mary The Virgin Anglican Church, Umuoji, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Also, President Generals from across the length and breath of Anambra State, Chairman of Anambra State Football Association General Chikelue Iloenyosi, Members of the Order of Knights, friends, relatives and family members were present.

May his Soul Rest in Peace

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Iloenyosi Mourns Late Umuoji President General

 

Chikelue Iloenyosi, Chairman of  Anambra State  Football Association,  on Thursday, 11 April, 2024,  attended the burial service of former President General of Umuoji, Late Chief Silas Chukwunyemike Onyima. 

 Also at the burial is the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community affairs Hon. Collins Nwabunwanne. 

The President of ASATU, Barr. Titus Akpudo, the PG of Achalla, Sir Nnamdi Ikwunne Omemma and other dignitaries are at the occasion.

May the Soul of Late Chief Silas Onyima rest in Peace.

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Coach Abana Buries Wife admist tears, as General Chikelue Iloenyosi Attends

 

It was a moody day in Uruoji village Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday 4th April 2024  as 61 years old Mrs Ngozi Kate Abana (Nee Okonkwo) was laid to Rest.

Mrs Ngozi Kate Abana was the Wife of Coach Innocent Abana. 

Ex Vasco Da Gama player, Ex Enugu Rangers Player Enugu All Stars member ,Nigerian Football Coaches Association Anambra And Enugu Chapters member.

So Expectedly The Chairman of Anambra State Football Association, General Chikelue Iloenyosi was present at the burial

Also the Anambra State Football Coaches Association members  led by Coach Obi Moneke were also on ground to mourn with the deceased family

General Chikelue Iloenyosi sympathized with the family of Innocent Abana and prayed that God will give them the fortitude to Bear the loss (Ozoemezina)

May the Soul of Mrs Ngozi Kate Abana Rest in Peace 

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Former Political Appointees may Defect from APGA to APC in Anambra State

Over one Thousand Anambra State Former Political Appointees who served under the former Governor Willie Obiano from 2014 to 2022, on Tuesday, 2nd April, threatened to abandon the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo and his All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and work for another political party in 2025 Gubernatorial poll if he fails to pay their severance allowances within this month.

The Appointees reached the resolution during their Town Hall meeting held at Best western, Meloch Hotel, Awka on Tuesday 2nd April, 2024 after every member agreed in a communique that failure for Governor Soludo to pay their severance allowance, they will have no other option to receive same from any intending party or individual who has the interest of the members at heart.

The appointees, who included former commissioners, Special Advisers (SPAD), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Special Assistants (SA) and Executive Assistants (EA), said the ultimatum became necessary after the the governor failed to recognise a one minute silence for their departed colleagues as well as negative attitude to their requests which had even been made available to him personally and through different stakeholders.

The appointees resolved to this at the end of a town-hall meeting held at Awka, the Anambra State capital, where several members took turn to express their regrets over the governor’s failure to acknowledge the services they rendered to the State selflessly, including their commitments towards his emergence as governor in 2021 amidst the then insecurity and oppositions.

Also speaking, the convener ASFP and former SSA to Obiano, Chief Onyeka Owelle Mbaso, said although they had met with necessary stakeholders, including governor Soludo to no avail, they would press on again before they finally joined one of many political parties bigwigs showing interest in paying at least 150% of the severance allowances.

Speaking during the meeting, the Convener, Hon Owelle Onyeka Mbaso explained that Governor Soludo’s winning the election was as a result of the dedicated, resilience and financial support the former Appointees gave to him. Adding that alot of offers have been coming to them but due to the love they have for the former governor Willie Obiano, they decided to give Soludo a little more time.

Meanwhile the Communique were reached as thus;

“1. That Governor Soludo has refused to pay the severance allowance of the former Appointees of the past Administration or made any positive impact whatsoever in that regards despite the consultations and pleadings that proper things be done for posterity sake.

 “2. ⁠That Governor Soludo had made several demeaning comments against the former Appointees on record at the meeting of 17th December 2023, presenting the former Appointees as reapers where they didn’t sow”.

 3. ⁠That the former Appointees having waited patiently for a positive follow up on the meeting of 17th December to no avail, have decided that since Governor Soludo does not have any regards for them and sees them as insignificant, they have decided unanimously to put their support where it would be valued and reciprocated.

4. ⁠That the former Appointees have unanimously decided to support APC and connect to the center.

Prior to the meeting of April, the Former Appointees held an inaugural meeting on the 10th day of December 2023 attracting the presence of the Deputy Governor Dr Onyeka Ibezim who promised to work with the Governor to pay off the severance allowances of the former Appointees and as well settle those without severance allowance with some meager amount as appreciation for their good work, as demanded by the Former Appointees”.

A second meeting was held on Sunday 17th of December 2023, having Governor Soludo and his entourage in attendance, where the Former Appointees aired their grievances before him as it relates to their severance package and government inclusiveness.

No positive actions were taken further on these demands and the Governor had continued to ignore and relegate the former Appointees, which led to their third meeting on the 2nd of April 2024.

The group assures the people of Anambra that it remains committed to ensuring the development and wellbeing of NDI-ANAMBRA, especially in a humane manner where everyone is valued and respected.

 

However, Chief Akujiugo decried that some of their colleagues died in the process of struggling to see that Soludo emerge as governor, while many have died either because of hunger, terminal diseases or insecurity after the election due to his refusal to pay their several allowances.

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NZE OBIDI ONYEZIA Elected as The President of Azu Ogbunike Village Union

After a tough but peaceful and successful election, that happened on Easter Monday the 1st Day of April 2024 The General assembly of Azu Ogbunike Village Union elected NZE OBIDI ONYEZIA as the President/Chairman of the Village. 

He defeated his tough rivals to emerge the President, and will take over the staff of authority from  Chief Obinna Igwenagu .

Azu Ogbunike is a Village in Ogbunike,Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State 

Below Is The list of AVU Executive Members 

1) Nze Obidi Onyezia 

    (President)

2) Ogbuefi Ugo Ezika

( Vice president)

3) Mr Tobenna Odinmuo

 ( Secretary.)

4) Sir Agudosi Maduka 

 (Ass Secretary)

5) Mr Emmanuel Ejiofor Okaro.

(Financial Secretary. )

6) Mr Onochie Obinweze

 (Treasurer.)

7) Nze Ifeanyi Ezebuilo

   (Public Relations Officer)

8) Mr Azubuike Maduka 

    (Social Welfare. )

9) Nze Ignatius Onyezia.

   (Provost 1)

10) Mr Emeka OGUNO

     (Provost 2.)

Immediately after the Election,The newly elected AVU Executives  addressed  the Joyous AVU General Assembly assuring them of a Good and Transparent Government. 

The Newly elected Chairman also commended the people for being Peaceful and of good conduct  during the electioneering process and election proper.

The Chairman equally promised the General assembly that his tenure will provide the people of Azu Ogbunike with sound and progressive leadership.

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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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Utaogu Odinakachukwu signs for Daakada FC Uyo

 

Utaogu Odinakachukwu SIMONJONAs have joined Akwa Ibom based NNL side Daakada FC Uyo from Solution FC of Awka.

Former Solution Fc Number 15, joined the Akwa Ibom based outfit after leaving Solution FC after the first stanza of the league.

 

He will wear the number 32 jersey for Daakada FC and will pair alongside Ekpe in the middle

A defensive midfielder who can also play from the right full back, will face a tougher challenge in Uyo as he will be expected by Coach King to be more Offensive

Daakada FC signed four new players for the remainder of the league season, A Goal keeper an Attacker,a midfielder and a defender to fortify their team as they are hoping to return to the Nigeria Premier Football league where they belong.

Utaogu Odinakachukwu might be making his debut against visiting Stormers FC Of Abeokuta in the resumption of the NNL season on the 2nd day of March

Daakada FC are currently 3rd on the log and have a clear chance of qualifying for the playoffs

Congratulations Utaogu Odinakachukwu 

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NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau visits Anambra State, becomes the first sitting NFF President to officially visit the State

 

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

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Solution Community Shield football Competition

 

Idemili South

Alor 1 VS Oba 2

Ojjotto 3 vs nnobi( walkover

 Dunukofia

UKPO 3 vs umunachi 1

Nawgu walkover ukwulu

 Anaocha

AGULUIZGBO 3 vs ADAZI NNUKWU 1

 Awka North

ACHALLA 0 vs MGBAKWU 1

Amanuke walk over Awba ofemili

 Awka South

Nibo 1 vs okpuno 0

Anawbia 0 vs umuawulu 2

Mbaukwu walk over Ezinator

Awka 1 vs Nise 0

 Idemili north

Uke won obosi 5-3 on penalties

Oraukwu 3 vs Abatete 0

 Njikoka

Nimo won ENUGU Ukwu by penalties 3-0

Match day today 

FEGGE UNITED V DYNAMITE HEAD BRIDGE

@GODWIN ACHEBE STADIUM FEGGE ONITSHA

BY 1PM

MATCH 2

OCHANJA LIONS V ODAKPU EAGLES

@ GODWIN ACHEBE STADIUM FEGGE ONITSHA

BY 3PM

ABAGANA won ENUGU agidi 2-1

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