Umuahia North Emerges Champions of KAF Abia Champions League
Umuahia North Local Government Area has emerged champions of the KAF Abia Champions League after defeating Aba South LGA 2-0 in a pulsating final played before a mammoth crowd. The
In a thrilling KAF Abia Champions League final, Umuahia North Local Government Area claimed victory over Aba South LGA with a 2-0 scoreline. This marks the triumphant conclusion to the tournament sponsored by Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the PDP governorship candidate for Abia State. Aside from Umuahia North's championship win, Isiala Ngwa North LGA secured third place.
Umuahia North's consistent performance throughout the competition earned them the prestigious trophy, gold medals, and a cash prize of N1,000,000. Their opponents, Aba South, were awarded silver medals and N600,000 for finishing second. Isiala Ngwa North received bronze medals and N400,000 for their third-place finish. Following the medal ceremony, Dr. Anosike expressed his gratitude, stating that the success of Umuahia North was divine and that the tournament would continue annually to identify and export talented players to international football leagues.
He also commended the organizing committee for their outstanding and flawless execution of the event. Notable attendees included Ambassador Empire Kanu, who is running for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency seat in 2027, Hon. Chukwudi Benson, the PDP candidate for Umuahia East State Constituency, and Prince Ben Okezie.
Additionally, dignitaries present included Ohuhu Youth President Chief Uchenna Iheanacho, Umuahia North PDP LGA Chairman Hon. Chimdi Omesue, and Hon. Emeka Anosike, the younger brother of Dr. Anosike.
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