The Commissioner for Sports in Imo State, Hon. Obinna Evaristus Onyeocha, has commended Ogbuagu Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Okeoshishi,” for his sponsorship of the Ogbuagu Ifeanyi Ogbonna Unity Football Tournament for girls.
The grand finale of the annual tournament took place at the Girls’ Primary School in Oguta Local Government Area, with the atmosphere charged with excitement and enthusiasm. The Commissioner, who performed the ceremonial kick-off, watched the thrilling final match between Obungiri FC and I.U.U FC with keen interest.
After an intense game that ended in a 1-1 draw during regulation and extra time, I.U.U FC triumphed over Obungiri FC in a penalty shootout, winning 4-2.
Speaking after the match, Hon. Onyeocha lauded the efforts of Ogbuagu Ifeanyi Ogbonna for his commitment to promoting grassroots sports, particularly among young girls in Oguta community. He also announced the selection of three standout players from the tournament to join the Imo State female football team, the Heartland Queens FC.
The Commissioner praised the tournament’s impact on discovering and nurturing talent while highlighting the importance of such initiatives for youth empowerment.
In his remarks, Ogbuagu Ifeanyi Ogbonna expressed gratitude to Governor Hope Uzodinma for appointing a sports enthusiast like Hon. Onyeocha as the Commissioner for Sports. He described Onyeocha as a visionary leader with a deep passion for sports development.
“Hon. Onyeocha’s presence here today shows his commitment to grassroots sports and community development. He truly deserves his role as the Imo State Sports Commissioner,” Ogbonna stated.
During the event, Hon. Onyeocha was honored with an award recognizing him as the Best Sports Commissioner in Imo State.
The event was well-attended and reinforced the state government’s dedication to fostering sportsmanship and unity through community-driven initiatives.
