Governor Soludo endorses Iloenyosi’s football development plan in Anambra State 

By Wale Mustapha

Chairman of Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi has been assured of state government’s support to sustain football development and promotion in the South East region.

The executive Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo gave the assurance during a brief meeting with ‘General’ Iloenyosi in Abuja following the breath of fresh air since taking over Anambra Football in July 2022.

The former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria hailed the former Olympic Eagles player for leading the state football in a new positive direction since his assumption of office.

“The governor said he has been following all the giant strides Iloenyosi has made in the last few months since coming on board and pledged to throw his weight behind the FA,” the FA media quoted the governor as saying.

Similarly, the FA boss, Iloenyosi, expressed confidence that the state’s flag bearers in the Round of 64 and Round of 32 (female) Federation Cup would do the state proud by going far in the competition.

In the men’s category, state champions, Ozalla FC will engage Doma United on Wednesday in Abuja while Edel FC take on Kogi Utd Feeders at the Akure Township Stadium. In the female category, Maureen Mmadu Kiddies Camp will take on Green Foot of Enugu counterparts at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Friday.

On the other hand, Awka Angels, the state defending champions, will also be involved in the Round of 32 fixtures this weekend.

“We have two solid teams in Ozalla and Edel FC; they are the teams to beat in the Federation Cup,” Iloeyosi declared.

“I’m also confident that Maureen Mmadu girls and Awka Angels will dazzle in the Women’s category of the Federation Cup.”