Anambra state stood still on Wednesday November 23 as Federation Cup Champions, FC IfeanyiUbah, Management, supporters and governor Willie Obiano celebrated the Anambra Warriors.
Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, President of FC IfeanyiUbah and Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas, led the victory parade from FC IfeanyiUbah International Stadium, Nnewi to the governor’s lodge where the trophy was presented to Governor Obiano before touring other parts of the state and back to the stadium.
Dr Ifeanyi Ubah praised the gallant efforts of the team, assuring fans that the all-conquering team, popularly called Anambra Warriors would do the state and Nigeria proud in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Dr. Ubah thanked the Governor and the entire people of Anambra state for the immense love and support shown to FC IfeanyiUbah even as he solicited for their continued support and prayers to enable them do the nation proud by winning the Confederation Cup. He noted that FC IfeanyiUbah’s victory at the Federation Cup competition and the emergence of Rangers International of Enugu as Nigeria league champions are feats the South East should celebrate and be proud of.
Dr Ubah insisted that all glory must be given to God Almighty and thanked the players, Management and supporters club for their unwavering commitment to the club.
In his speech, the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano commended the historic feat recorded by FC IfeanyiUbah, noting that the victory is very significant to the state.
”I am delighted to receive the trophy on behalf of Ndi Anambra state”.
Obiano eulogized Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah for his massive exploits in rekindling club football nostalgia in the state. The Chief Executive Officer of the state said that by winning the Federation Cup, FC IfeanyiUbah have done ‘Ndi Anambra’ and the entire Igbo race proud by qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup. He also commended Rangers International FC of Enugu for winning the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) trophy saying that the two South East clubs have indeed done the geopolitical zone proud by bringing back the two most prestigious trophies in Nigerian club football circus home.
Governor Obiano supported Anambra Warriors with the sum of N10million (Ten Million Naira) and promised give out plot of lands to the players and Management of FC IfeanyiUbah in choice areas of Awka if the Anambra Warriors eventually win the CAF Confederations Cup.
The former National Chairman of APGA, Victor Umeh also donated N1million to the Anambra Warriors while Anthony Okoli, Chairman Mace Group of Companies Limited donated the sum of N5million to the club for their exploits.
In her reaction, commissioner for Youth Entrepreneurship and Sports Development, Barr. Dr. Uju Nwogu commended FC IfeanyiUbah’s class act of winning the Federation Cup trophy.
The Honourable Commissioner said “Anambra state is always the pacesetter in every field of endeavor.”
She highlighted some of the achievements of the state in recent national competitions, which has really put the state on the map. The Commissioner harped on the need for other well-meaning individuals in the state to emulate the exploits and vision of Dr. Ubah for youth development and sport promotion.
Thereafter the executive governor alongside the commissioner for Information, Youth Entpreneurship and Sports Development counterpart with Former National Chairman of APGA, Victor Umeh alongside Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and Club Chairman Chukwuma Ubah embarked on an open truck road tour to show off the trophy.
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