Coach of Ikenegbu FC in the just completed Rochas Estate Football Competition, Chinenye Ekeke has lauded his lads for finishing as runners-up in the maiden edition of the completion. He also stressed that his team had the pedigree and were well prepared to clinch the first prize, but luck was against them.
In a brief speech during the presentation of prizes to the first, second and third place teams, ChinenyeEkeke praised the GMof Imo Housing Corporation, Prince Dr. Henry Okafor for thinking outside the box and orgainsing an uncommon tournament that has fully engaged youths around the state. ChinenyeEkeke said: I want to thank the orgaisers of this sporting event and for thinking it wise to reach out to the youths through a vital platform. We have never seen this kind of completion that comes with such panache and excitement. They youths of Imo state have a lot to offer thought their football talent and I am certain they will never forget this opportunity.”
Chinenye is a licensed coach who has obtained a CAF license C in the reputable coach course. He has also served in various football capacities in the state, especially in Heartland FC as the Kit Manager. He is the convener and organizer of the annual Thanksgiving Champions League, which is held every year and has been a platform for discovering players for various premier league teams in and around the country. Players like EmekaOgbugh, Emmanuel Mathew, etc. passed through the ranks of this competition.
However, in a chart with Sports Ambassador, Chinenye who is popularly known as Irish and also called Morinho by his admirers said he has the dream of becoming a world class coach and also contributing to the wellbeing of sportsmen both spiritually and career wise.
“I ma very spiritual and I don’t carry any assignment without calling on God. I always like to develop my players in every aspect: physically, psychologically, mentally and spiritually. I have the belief that hard work pays,” Chinenye said.
He is known for also organizing sporting events for groups and corporate bodies in and around Imo State.
