In recent weeks, Anambra state has witnessed a series of sports competitions.
The Anambra Independent Football League (AIFL ) season 6 has kicked off, with 7 matches played with teams as Dosad FC, GP World FC, Mekon FC, Ogene FC, Rangers FC, Ozalla FC, Bubendof FC, Cardinal Arinze FC, Obeledu FC, and the newly promoted teams are Hark Dove FC, Hopeland FC, and Peace FC.
After seven matches, John Okeke of Dosad FC leads the goal scorers table with 6 goals while Toheeb Makinde of Hope lands FC with 5 goals and Obiefudo Moses of Mekon Fc on 3 goals.
The AIFL season 6 Council resolved that henceforth deduction of one point from a team who defaults will be the penalty for clubs who fail, and instigation of fans and players by any team official during match day to cause civil disorder and abuse of the match officials will attract a fine of one-point deduction from the accumulated points for the team involved.
In view of the league, League management Council ( LMC AIFL) called on all stakeholders to ensure they abide by the rules of the game before, during and after the season. Our sports correspondent, Marvelous Ezenwa reported that the league Organisers and the league Chairman, Rev Fr Obinna Dike commended Dr Godwin Maduka and Chimarks Group for the support and partnership, and called on Anambrarins to come out to watch and support their teams in action both home and away.
Also, the Remmy Uche Challenge Cup final that took place at the Chuba Ikpeazu stadium Onistha saw Jimbaz FC beat Remmy Uche on one goal to nothing and crowned Champion winner of the 2021 Remmy Uche Challenge Cup.
The median edition of the Awka North & South Unity Cup football competition, which will feature 11 teams from Awka North and South, will kick off on Saturday 11th December 2021 and end on Sunday 9th January 2022, with numerous individual awards and consolation prices.
The competition is sponsored by Hon Sam Chinedu Onwuaso, a member representing Awka north & south in the Green Chambers.
