Anambra FA to organize an exciting state league – Iloenyosi
By Ifeanyi Eduzor
Chairman of Anambra Stare Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi says the association is ready to organize a state league that will help make the state regain it’s position as the hub of football in the country.
The state will in August organize the first state league in 40 years which is being made possible by the visionary leadership of Iloenyosi and he says there will be no dull moment throughout the duration of the competition.
In an interview with newstap.com.ng, the former Super Eagles defender explained that already 18 teams have registered to be part of the history making championship which will be played in all the 21 Local Government Areas and communities of the state just as he noted that they’re still expecting more entries before the expiration of registration deadline.
” The state league is gathering momentum and the interest of clubs has been overwhelming because this is coming 40 years after the last league was organized in the state.
“Right now, 18 team’s have registered to be part of the history making tournament and we’re expecting more to register before the close of registration deadline and I can assure you there’ll be no dull moment throughout the duration of the league”, he assured.
He also commended the sponsor of the league for believing in the FA, just as he appealed to other corporate organisations in the state to partner with the association in order to keep youths busy , stay off drugs and other criminal activities that’s being championed by the state government.
” I want to commend the sponsor of the league, Martin Nwabueze for volunteering to sponsor the league and to also appeal to other well meaning Anambrarians and corporate organisations to emulate him because we want to develop football at the grassroots in the state and make Anambra State regain it’s position as the hub of football in the country.
It’s on record that Anambra State football which has been in limbo, has undergone a remarkable transformation since Iloenyosi assumed office in July 2022.
With a dynamic blend of vision, charisma, and grassroots understanding, this enigmatic ex-international has steered the state through three years of focused reform, unity, and tangible impact and the forthcoming state league is a testament to his plans to change the narratives of the state’s football ecosystem.
