Iloenyosi Commends Ikpeba for hosting the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge (Lagos 2025)

 

The Chairman Anambra State Football Association, also Chairman Board of Trustee All Nigeria Football Players Union (ANFPU), Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi laud Victor Ikpeba for reaching out to the Grassroot with this wonderful football competition, VICTOR IKPEBA FOOTBALL CHALLENGE (LAGOS 2025)

The Third place Match and the Finals of the prestigious Competition will hold later this evening June 12 2025 by 3pm and 4pm respectively @9 funsho Williams avenue, Tomi’s house, ojuelegba  OBELE ODAN COMMUNITY CENTRE FUJAH STREET OF RANDLE AVENUE SURULERE.

The Theme of the Competition is DAPO SOTIMINU LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 💕

Iloenyosi Stated that as Victor Ikpeba is honouring DAPO SOTIMINU, he is also giving the Young Players in the community an Opportunity to play and showcase their talents.

The ANSFA Boss who promises to honour the Final Game Physically praised Victor Ikpeba for his support to Grassroot Football Development and urged him to Continue Doing Good in terms of Young football players development.

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Iloenyosi Backs Chelle,He is Moving fast in the Right Direction

 

The Chairman Anambra State Football Association who also doubles as The Chairman Board of Trustee All Nigeria Football Players Union (ANFPU), Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi has once again thrown his weight behind the New Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle.

Iloenyosi praised Chelle 's Coaching Abilities, In a voice chat with PhamouzTv 

Eric Chelle is performing wonderfully well so far for the Super Eagles, If not for the Draw in Uyo against Zimbabwe, I would say he has a 100% record so far. Iloenyosi Stated 

He changed the pattern of play in the Super Eagles, Iloenyosi Continued, now the Super Eagles are attack minded with wonderful flow of the Game from the Midfield to Attack.

Eric Chelle took over from Austin Eguavoen as the Super Eagles Coach 

Another Good Decision from the Coach is his Invitation of 10 Nigeria based Players to the Super Eagles for the Unity Cup in Brentford UK, this is a win for our league, Most of the players that play for South Africa are based in South Africa, why can't we adopt that strategy to grow our league.

The ANSFA Boss Laud Chelle 's efforts So far and Urge him to Add more Grease to his Elbow and try to develop Nigeria Football by Helping the Nigeria Premier Football League Grow. Make it a priority that majority of the players must be players playing in the NPFL, I think he is Moving Fast in the Right Direction 

He still have a hard task of qualifying Nigeria to the World Cup 

I Wish him Well 🙏, 

Iloenyosi Concluded.

Eric Chelle and his team will play against Russia on Friday.

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ANSFA, Sends Condolence Message to the Government and People of Kano State.

 

Anambra State Football Association Commiserate with the Government  and People of Kano State, The Bereaved families, and the entire Sports Community over the tragic loss of 21 lives in a devastating Road Accident.

We understand the Dedication and Passion that these young athletes, officials, and journalists embodied as they represented their state at the National Sports Festival. (Gateway 2025)

Their untimely passing is a painful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.

We offer our heartfelt prayers for the souls of the departed, and we pray that Almighty God grants them eternal Rest and Peace. 

To the Families, Friends, and Colleagues of the deceased, we extend our sincerest condolences and wish you strength and fortitude during this difficult time.

May the memories of these remarkable Individuals inspire us to promote Sports Development and Unity in Nigeria.

Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi 

Chairman, ANSFA

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2025 Festdrine/ANSFA All Stars Football Competition: Metu Memorial Onitsha To Face Off Against Evergreen All Stars In Opening Match

 

By Ikenna Nwokedi 

Metu Memorial All Stars FC of Onitsha will kickoff the defense of the 2025 Festdrine/ANSFA Anambra All Stars Football Competition against Evergreen All Stars FC of Awka on Sunday, 1st June, 2025 at the Awka City Stadium as the competition bankrolled by MANFES Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Ltd gets underway.

The upcoming competition which was heralded with a colourful draw ceremony held on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 at the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) Secretariat in Awka had the presence of officials from the twenty-seven (27) All Stars Football Clubs drawn into eight groups.

Defending Champions, Metu Memorial Old Boys of Onitsha were drawn in Group A against Evergreen All Stars of Awka, Cubana All Stars of Oba and Awka Capital Elites All Stars FC. 2023 champions, Anambra State All Stars FC were drawn in Group B alongside Estate All Stars of Fegge, Great United All Stars of Awka and Uncle Ralph FC All Stars FC of Mgbakwu.

In other groupings, Peace FC All Stars of Awka, Prime All Stars of Awka, Adazi All Stars and Awka All Stars will slug it out in Group C; Group D has Great Inland All Stars of Onitsha, Professionals All Stars of Awka and Obosi All Stars. Liberty All Stars of Atani were drawn in Group E against Unity All Stars of Ogbaru and Villa All Stars of Awka.

Group F will feature Fegge All Stars, Comprehensive Secondary School All Stars of Onitsha and Nimo All Stars; Group G has Nkpor Veterans All Stars, Okpoko All Stars and PJP All Stars of Awka while Group H has Nnewi All Stars, Puma All Stars Army Barracks of Onitsha and Nkutaku All Stars.

In his address, the sponsor, Mr. Festus Udungwu stated that the essence of bankrolling the competition is to promote the round leather game in the state and to ensure that football continues to grow at all levels of the game. Mr. Udungwu who was represented by veteran sports journalist, Mr. Obinna Ndema of Udala FM Onitsha revealed that the winner of this year's competition will smile home with the sum of 1.5 million naira while the first and second runners-up will take home the sum of N700 thousand and N500 thousand respectively with the sum of N50 thousand naira each mapped out for the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Highest Goal Scorer, Best Goalkeeper and Best Behaved Team.

He charged the participants to showcase the spirit of sportsmanship during the course of the game while calling on them to promote and tell the story of the efficacy of FESTDRINE which is a malaria prevention drug and promote MANFES Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Ltd.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), Chief Victor Aniekwena who was represented by the ANSFA Disciplinary Committee Chairman, Chief Uzor Epundu disclosed that the MOC has done a thorough job in ensuring that participants are players who are 40 years and above, the football administrator affirmed that all rules of the game in line FIFA and IFAB will be applied in the course of the competition. Chief Epundu eulogized the sponsor for bankrolling the competition while admonishing the participating clubs to ensure they abide by the tenets of the game.

Also speaking, the first Vice-Chairman, Anambra State Referees Council, Engr. Festus Iloh and a member of the ANSFA board, Mrs Cordelia Akanna assured the teams of free and fair officiating during the course of the competition. They informed that officials who will officiate the matches are people of proven character and vastly experienced in the football industry.

On his part, the ANSFA Secretary, Mr. Ralph Nweke disclosed that the competition which will kick off on Sunday, 1st June, 2025 will be played on Saturdays and Sundays at Awka City Stadium with two teams qualifying from each group for the Round of 16 clash.

In their separate reactions, Nonso Adibe of Estate All Stars of Onitsha commended the ANSFA and the competition's MOC for a well organized draw ceremony as well as the benefactor for his magnanimity via sponsoring the competition while promising that his team will abide by the ethos guiding the conduct of the football programme. Re-echoing Adibe's view, Ikechukwu Onah of Evergreen All Stars and Evang. Obi Moneke, Chairman, Anambra State Football Coaches Association (ANSFOCA) averred that the competition is the right step in the right direction towards the growth and development of football in the state and beyond.

Highpoints of the occasion was the draw ceremony proper conducted by the ANSFA Secretary, Ralph Nweke, distribution of competition rules by the competition's MOC and apparels to the clubs from the sponsor. Also present during the draw ceremony were the Chief of Staff to ANSFA Chairman, Mr. Ifeanyi Ojukwu and other top football stakeholders in the state.

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Anambra State Football Association Congratulate Comrade Philip Shaibu On his Appointment as DG NIS

 

The Anambra State Football Association Congratulate  the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu on his appointment as Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS).

 

His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on Saturday named Shaibu as the new chief executive of the nation’s principal citadel of sports science and research, to take over from Professor Olawale Moronkola with immediate effect.

 

“Shuaibu is my good friend who's an active professional football player who just retired few seasons ago, his passion for Sports and his Workings and Resilience during his time as the Deputy Governor of Edo State  Shows that he has the Capacity to Deliver, Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi, Stated 

 We Wish him Well as we expect positive improvements in the NIS

The National Institute for Sports was established in 1974 as a research and training institute, with the mandate to produce top-notch coaches, sports scientists and sports managers, and for the purpose of conducting research, all with the objective of improving Nigeria’s performance in sports internationally.

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ANFPU Congratulates Ibrahim Gusau on WAFU-B Presidency Appointment

 

The All Nigeria Football Players Union (ANFPU) heartily congratulates Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on his appointment as West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) President.

This week, WAFU-B confirmed the NFF President of WAFU-B Sub regional football body after the resignation of Kurt Okraku.

ANFPU Board of Trustee Chairman, Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi  expressed confidence in Gusau's leadership abilities to uplift WAFU-B.

He enjoined him to put in place the necessary developmental Structures and focus more on Grassroot Football Development in the WAFU B Region.

As a Tested Positive Administrator We Support and Expect You to Deliver on the Mandate. Gen Chikelue Stated.

Also the President of ANFPU Abdul Sule also Congratulates The NFF President,

Ibrahim Musa Gusau is a Gentleman that has proven that he can lead effectively, so there is no doubt about him performing in the New Role 

Congratulations to You Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau.

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B LORD 4MATIC FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2025, Mammoth Crowd attends as Two Games were played.

 

Two Games were played in the B LORD 4MATIC FOOTBALL LEAGUE earlier Today at the Supreme Knowledge International School Pitch as over Ten thousand spectators attended the game.

Cool down for Jesus FC defeated God's Own Fc in the first game of the day 

Meanwhile Obianuri Fc played out a Goalless Draw with Rising Stars FC in a much entertaining second match notwithstanding that goals were not scored, but the matches lived up to it's billing.

The Sponsor The CEO of Kinuel 4MATIC limited, marketers of all kinds of Mercedes spare parts and engine oil and accesories Mr Kingsley Nwachukwu told News men that he never expected the number of fans that attended the game, he also Commended the players of the teams that played today for entertaining the crowd.

The Competition is also a way to support and project the BILLPOINT APP, Owned by Linus Williams, The Young CEO of B LORD GROUP.

He added that football is a tool for uniting people irrespective of Class,Tribe or Religion, 

Football also helps in taking the Youths out of the streets.

Games will continue next Weekend and it promises to be exciting as Usual.

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Anambra State Football Association Mourns Alhaji Tade Azeez

 

We received with shock and disbelief the news of the death on Friday, of a former President of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Alhaji Tade Azeez.

The late Tade Azeez was a rallying point for the round leather game in Nigeria 

His style of leadership as the Referees' Association boss, was unique and remarkable.

The late Azeez, was a football administrator per excellence, who displayed high level sportsmanship and integrity.

Painfully, we have lost another big voice, a personality whose leadership acumen will be missed.

At this very difficult moment,The Chairman of ANSFA and members of the Board pray that God accepts his gentle soul and grant his family and the entire football fraternity the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi 

Chairman Anambra State Football Association

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ANSFA Mourns As Chairman Christian Chukwu Takes A Bow

 

Former Rangers International of Enugu, NIgeria's Super Eagles Captain and Coach Christian Chairman Chukwu has passed away at the age of 74 at the early hours of Saturday 12th April 2025

Chairman as he is fondly called by legendary football commentator Ernest Okonkwo of blessed memory was the first football player to lead the Nigeria Super Eagles to  victory  during the Africa Cup of Nations at home soil in 1980, he later managed Super Eagles as Coach.

The Chairman Anambra State Football Association Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi on behalf of the Board and members of Anambra State Football Association sends Condolences to the family of Christian Chukwu and football fraternity and pray that God will give them the fortitude to bear the great loss.

Chairman Christian Chukwu is a man of the people that is loved by all.

I visited Christian Chukwu 3 weeks ago in Enugu with Amobi Ezeaku and we had a chat but I never knew it will be the last time I will be with the Chairman, it's so painful, Iloenyosi Stated 

We all at Anambra State Football Association Mourns and pray that the soul of Chairman Christian Chukwu will Rest in Peace, Amen 

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Bring Back Musa ,Iheanacho, Akwuegbu Cries Out

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria, RC Lens Striker, Benedict Akwuegbu have called on Super Eagles Gaffer Eric Chelle to bring back Musa and Iheanacho to the Super Eagles.

Speaking on Thursday Evening on Sports Extravaganza on Udala Radio 104.7 FM Onitsha with Ndema Obinna Phamouzdj (The Sports Oracle), 2002 World Cup Star Akwuegbu pointed out the need to add more experienced players to the team.

Kelechi can hold the Ball and Musa can still bring the speed and experience to the team, He stated 

When asked which Player is the most difficult for him during his playing days, The Widely travelled Striker with 35 Caps and 10 Goals for the Super Eagles named Rio Ferdinand and Sol Campbell 

Consultant to Plateau State Governor on Sports and Chairman Plateau state PFAN,Players union Ben was Also asked about his All time Super Eagles first eleven 

He picked the players below 👇 

Emmanuel Okala 

Stephen Keshi

Celestine Babayaro

Muda Lawal

Uche Okechukwu

Christian Chukwu 

Segun Odegbami

Victor Osimhen

Rashidi Yekini 

Jay Jay Okocha 

Tijani Babangida .

Benedict Akwuegbu wishes the Super Eagles Well and pray they Qualify for the Upcoming World Cup

He also Commended the Governor of Plateau State Governor Muftwang, for his good works in the state, calling him the best Governor so far for the State and Urge him to Continue Doing the best for the State 

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ANSFA Commence Registration for 2025 All Stars Games

Anambra State Football Association have rolled out modalities for the Upcoming FESDRINE ANAMBRA STATE ALL STARS GAMES 2025 Proudly sponsored by MANFES PHARMACEUTICALS NIGERIA LIMITED.

The Registration Fee for Affiliated All Stars teams is Seventy Thousand Naira Only #70,000.

The competition is strictly for players that are 40 years and above 

Winner will go home with One Million Naira Only 

Runners up will go home with Five hundred thousand Naira Only 

Third placed team will get #300,000

Also other consolation prices.

Metu memorial All Stars are the defending Champions as they are winners of the last edition.

Registration Starts on Monday 7th April 2025

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Mobi Oparaku (MON) picks Enyeama, Okocha and Kanu in his Nigeria Super Eagles All time XI.

One of Nigeria's best Right Back If not the best  Mobi Oparaku was on Sports Extravaganza with The Sports Oracle Ndema Obinna Phamouzdj on the sports Show on Udala Radio 104.7 FM Onitsha on Thursday Evening 3rd April 2025

Mobi who played for the Country in Atlanta 96 Olympic Games said that his best moments for the Super Eagles was the moment Sunday Oliseh Scored for Nigeria against Spain in the 98 World Cup.

Also his Worst Moment was when he was excluded from the World Cup Squad of 98 after playing all the Qualifying Games.

He also named his All time XI of the Super Eagles 

Vincent Enyeama 

Mobi Oparaku 

Celestine Babayaro

Sunday Oliseh 

Uche Okechukwu

Taribo West 

Victor Ikpeba 

Emmanuel Amunike 

Austin Okocha 

Daniel Amokachi 

Kanu Nwankwo.

The legendary super Eagles Stars is Currently in Owerri Imo State 

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President Federation Cup:. Solution FC up against Eagles Stars FC in Round of 64

 

 

The Draw for this year’s President Federation Cup national competition threw up a couple of contests of giants, as previous winners Rangers International FC of Enugu and Kano Pillars must do battle at the earliest stage possible in the men’s event – Round of 64. Bayelsa Queens also must do battle with last year’s finalists Naija Ratels in the earliest stage possible in the women’s event – Round of 32.

 

ROUND OF 64 (MEN)

 

El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Simon Ben FC

Enyimba FC Vs El-Shama FC

Yobe Desert Stars Vs Abakaliki FC

Katsina United Vs Green Beret

Nasarawa United Vs Flight FC

Ijele FC Vs Lautau FC

Bayelsa United Vs EFCC FC

FC Basira Vs Atlantic FA

Warri Wolves Vs Wilbros FC

Shooting Stars Vs Zamfara United

Wikki Tourists Vs Edel FC

Rovers FC Vs Igbajo FC

Ikorodu City Vs Sunshine U19

Crown FC Vs NOSMAS FC

Beyond Limit FC Vs Krusaders FC

Rivers United Vs Barau FC

Mighty Jets Vs Imperial FC

Akwa United Vs Kebbi United

Inter Lagos Vs Harmony FA

Sokoto United Vs Jr. Danburan FC

Lobi Stars Vs Discovery Talent FC

Solution FC Vs Eagle Stars

Kwara United Vs Cynosure FC

Gombe United Vs Assemblies of God

Sunshine Stars Vs FC Bako

Plateau United Vs Ahudiyannem FC

Osun United Vs FWC FC

ABS FC Vs E-World

Bendel Insurance Vs Dandidi Babes

Adamawa United Vs Warinje Babes

Heartland FC Vs CP Strikers

Rangers Int’l Vs Kano Pillars

 

. All matches will take place on Wednesday, 19th March

 

ROUND OF 32 (WOMEN)

 

Rivers Angels Vs Moje Queens

Gallant Queens Vs First Mahi Babes

Remo Stars Ladies Vs Plateau United Queens

Dannaz Ladies Vs GP World

Delta Queens Vs Jacklyn Angels

Ibom Angels Vs Sporting Angels

Fortress Ladies Vs Onimarg FC

Heartland Queens Vs Crystal Stars

Osun Babes Vs N-Youth Ladies

Edo Queens Vs Kada Queens

Delta Babes Vs Mighty Jets Mata

Adamawa Queens Vs Unification Ladies

Sunshine Queens Vs Castmog Ladies

Confluence Queens Vs Ahudiyannem Queens

Nasarawa Amazons Vs Kwara Ladies

Bayelsa Queens Vs Naija Ratels

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Edel Fc Beat Solution FC on Penalties to Win the Neros Pharmaceuticals Anambra FA Cup

 Edel FC have emerged champions of the 2025 Neros Pharmaceuticals Anambra FA President Cup.

The Galloping Zebras saw off the defending Champions 2-0 via penalty shootouts after 90 minutes of regulation time in a pulsating encounter played at the Neros Stadium Nanka to annex the trophy and settled for the prize money of N2million on offer.

Solution FC who were looking to defend the trophy they won in the 2024 edition will now settle for the second prize of N1million.

Peace FC who finished third went home with the prize money of N500 thousand after seeing off Ozalla FA earlier on in the day by a lone goal.

Chibuzor Ekeocha of Solution FC who scored three goals in the competition emerged as the Highest Goal Scorer while Chuddy Onyeka of Edel FC claimed the prize for the most valuable player of the tournament.

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ILOENYOSI VISIT BELLO JIBO, THANK HIM FOR HIS UNFLINCHING SUPPORT

Earlier Today, The Chairman of Anambra State Football Association Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi Visited his friend and teammate the Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). DCG Bello Jibo in his Office.

Gen Chikelue Commended him and Urged him to Continue doing Good for the Growth and Development Of the Country.

DCG Bello Jibo also Thanked Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi for the visit and Commended him too for his Wonderful works towards developing football in Anambra State, DCG also promised to help Organize football Competitions in Anambra State.

It was a Fruitful Visit 

Gen Chikelue Stated as football lovers in Anambra State are anticipating Great Opportunities ahead

 

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