Anambra State Football Association ANSFA has unveiled its programme for accelerated development of football in the state.
The Chairman of the Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, Ex-Super Eagles player, described the event held at the Awka City Stadium as the first of its kind staged to identify hidden talents, empower youths, and nurture them to stardom.
He explained that it was in fulfillment of his pledge on the assumption of office to revive grassroots football competitions in all 21 local government areas.
The ANSFA Chairman added that being a product of Schools Sports, he would liaise with the state government to promote football competitions among schools as well as encourage existing clubs to move to the next level.
At the event with the participation of no fewer than 60 clubs, male and female, the Manager of a Football Club, Olisa Onuchukwu, lauded the effort of the association under the watch of the new Chairman for touching the lives of upcoming players.
He described the Chairman as a successful player and a seasoned administrator. He stated that the initiative would give football development the desired boost in nearest future. The ceremony attracted scores of Ex International football stars drawn from various parts of the country.
One of Ex International stars, Mobi Oparaku, called for a concerted effort by all stakeholders to take the nation’s football back to its glorious days.
Dominica Nwabufo
