Lovers of football in Imo state especially residents of Owerri capital city who have long been starved of beautiful game of football are now excited following the return of the local but exciting Owerri Mock Nations football competition .
The annual soccer competition which started over a decade ago before it went on sabbatical leave since three years now but surprisingly to the administration of soccer lovers in Owerri and the state at large staged a memorable comeback few weeks back.
Sports Ambassador gathered that the legendary Kanu Papilo Nwankwo who’s name have always been identified with the mock football tourney which is notable for discovering talents who at some point have represent the country at international engagements was the special guest of honour during the opening ceremony recently at the old Township stadium on tetlow road Owerri with over 16 teams taking part in this special edition.
It could be recalled that the tournament which started at the Owerri Township Primary School field on Wetheral road before if was up graded to city school , Owerri Rochas Okorocha was at some point taking to Orji Primary school 3 years ago but went into extension immediately after that year for reasons Sports Ambassador can explain .
The return was however greeted with a pleasant welcome as many fans of the tourney including Ekeukwu Owerri and New market traders once again found their best place to ease off stress.
