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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Beyond Limits Win Optima Energy Gold Cup After Biliaminu Stuns Ijebu United*

Beyond Limits has claimed its first Optima Energy Gold Cup after three attempts with a victory over Ijebu United, to claim the bragging rights of the southwest derby final on Saturday at the Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.

The Young Sky Blue Stars started brightly and were reeled into the game by the quick pace, dazzling moves and delightful passing of the trio of Onyebuchi Obasi, Farouq Ogundare and Olude Muyideen; which were much to bear for Ijebu United backline, as they dictated the tempo at which they wanted the game to be played. 

Super sub and tournament top scorer,  Biliaminu Abdullahi sent fans at the stadium to a frenzy as he struck the decisive blow from 20yards in the 41st minute, which deflected off an Ijebu United defender for the first goal just before half time. 

It was Biliaminu's second goal against Ijebu United after his first in the last Group A game and his fifth in the 11th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup pre-season tournament.

Ijebu United had their own fair share of the first half, and should have gone ahead in the 34th minute, after Chika Collins took on his man and found himself some space in Beyond Limits box, to pulls the trigger but his effort went off the woodwork marginally, thus leaving Daniel Aiyenugba no trouble in goal.

The second half was as entertaining as the first but Ijebu United failed to make it count in the one hour mark, as Collins Chika finds himself in space after receiving an assist from his teammate but he put his effort inches wide from goal.

As both teams press for another goal, Ganiyu Odumade was the hero for Ijebu United who should have been two goals down four minutes to end the game, as his reflex saves twice denied Mogaji Ridwan from pointblank.

Biliaminu's strike was enough to seal the trophy, sum of One Million for his team as he picked up the top scorer award and most valuable player award for himself, while Ijebu United took home Five Hundred Thousand Naira (500,000) for emerging as runner-up.

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Tobi Amusan is going to Budapest

 

Tobi Amusan will be competing for Nigeria in Budapest as she wrote on her social media handle that the Independent Tribunal heard her Case and found out she is innocent

Tobi will not be sanctioned, nor any of her results preluded.

Amusan now has the chance to defend the only title she has not defended in her career after her successful defence of her Nigeria, African Championships, 

African Games, Commonwealth Games and Diamond League titles.

The competition will be starting on 19th August to 27th August 2023 in Budapest Hungary.

This is a plus to Nigeria, as she is a podium finish hopeful

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Joshua Beats Helenius in Round 7

 

Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has delivered a seventh-round knockout of Robert Helenius in their heavyweight affair making it his first KO win since he defeated Kubrat Puliev on December 12, 2020.

Joshua was originally set for his third clash with Whyte at the O2 Arena, having lost to his fellow Briton as an amateur before knocking him out in 2015. However, Whyte returned an adverse finding in a drug test last week, leading him to be pulled from tonight’s main event. Helenius stepped in, just seven days after having fought and won in Finland.

Helenius attempted to get Joshua on the back foot by fighting aggressively but Joshua calmly built up his attack with his jabs and waited for his opening which did not come until the seventh round.

The London crowd was getting restless in the third round as boos echoed around the arena with Joshua still refusing to throw any dangerous punches.

Then he silenced the 02 audience with a fast right hand that sent Helenius tumbling after a three-punch combination.

Helenius folded, rolling down the ropes and the referee didn’t even look to make a count, it was over so quickly.

Joshua celebrated the win by leaping outside the ring and embracing former UFC champion Conor McGregor.

This is a huge win for Joshua who had been urged to become more aggressive after his last three fights went the distance as fans sought to see his knockout side again.

Although Deontay Wilder knocked Helenius out in the first round, Joshua will be encouraged by this result ahead of his potential clash against the former WBC heavyweight champion.

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SWAN PRESIDENT TO GRACE ALL STARS FOOTBALL FINALS

 

The National President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Benjamin will be a special guest at tomorrow's finals of the maiden edition of All Stars football tournament in Anambra State.

The information was contained in the letter from SWAN Secretariat in Abuja signed by the Secretary General, Ikenna Okonkwo.

SWAN President through the letter appreciated the visible effort and activities of FA Chairman, General Chikelue Iloenyosi towards uplifting and development of football in Anambra State.

Due to his earlier scheduled engagements, he has delegated the Vice President of SWAN, South East zone Mr. Frankie Omokhua to represent him at the occasion.

He promised to pay a courtesy visit to the FA Chairman with other SWAN national officers very soon.

Meanwhile the Finals of the All Stars Games will kick off by 3 PM 

Anambra State All Stars Sports Club Onitsha will slug it out against Noble Friends football Club in an All Onitsha affair match.

By 11:00 AM the third place match between Peace Fc All Stars Awka and Anaedo Bigger Boys Nnewi will be played

He wished the finals a great success.

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HEALTHY LIVING WITH NONYE SOLUDO MEGA WALK 1 HOLD ON 12th August

 

The Much Anticipated, HEALTHY LIVING WITH NONYE SOLUDO AWKA MEGA WALK 1 (THE HEALTH SOLUTION), will be held Tomorrow August 12th 2023 , @ The Awka City Stadium, Awka by 7:00 AM Prompt

The Walk is in Collaboration with The Anambra State Football Association, which will also have the Chairman General Chikelue Iloenyosi and all members of Anambra FA in attendance, so many Government Officials and Anambra stake holders will be in attendance.

The Governor, CC SOLUDO, 

Wife of the Governor, NONYE SOLUDO

Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim

Speaker of the house of Assembly

Other dignitaries will also join the Walk

All Anambrarians are hereby invited

See you tomorrow

Good Exercise enhances healthy living

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Wikki Tourist Management Sacked by Bauchi State Government

 

The Bauchi State Government has sacked the management of Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Wikki Tourists football club.

The letter conveying the sack of the club chairman Balarabe Douglas and members of his management committee was signed by Danjuma Garba on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, which also copied the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in the state, was dated August 8, 2023.

Which reads in part that, “I am directed to refer to the Government’s pronouncement of Thursday, 25th May, 2023 on the disengagement of Political Office Holders in the State.

“And to inform you that the disengagement order also affected your office as Chairman, Wikki Tourists Football Club and other members of the Management Team of the Club, hence, you cease to be the Management team of the Club.”

“Consequently, I am further directed to request you to hand-over the affairs of Wikki Tourists Football Club to the Ministry of Youth and Sports with immediate effect, pending the reconstitution of the Management of the Club”, Danjuma Garba concluded in the said letter.

This action may may not be far fetched from the fact that under Balarabe Douglas, Wikki Tourists got relegated from the NPFL to the NNL, reports also have it that the club has been under controversial circumstances, accusing Balarabe Douglas of unnecessary interference in their duties.

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