Anambra Football: Why I backed Iloenyosi to lead Anambra FA -Sylvanus Okpala
Photo: Sylvanus Okpala (MON, OON) (right) with Chikelue Iloenyosi
From George Aluo, Awka
Former Green Eagles defence strongman, Sylvanus Okpala (MON, OON) has given reason why he backed Chikelue Iloenyosi to become Anambra FA chairman when there was crisis in the state football.
Okpala who spoke today in Awka during the opening ceremony of the Anambra All Stars football competition said he is happy Iloenyosi has not disappointed him.
“I supported Chikelue to become Anambra FA chairman not because he played the game but because I know what he is bringing to the table. I knew he had the capacity to deliver. I knew he would work to develop Anambra football. And I am happy he delivering. You can not give what you don’t have. I know Chikelue has what it takes to deliver…” Okpala said.
Okpala who is a member of the 1980 Green Eagles that won the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil charged members of Anambra All Stars to be disciplined and enjoy the All Stars tournament being put together by Anambra FA.
