The final of “My Anambra football Super 8” tournament is set to hold on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at Naro’s stadium, Nanka by 2:00pm between GP World FC and Konti FC.
According to our correspondent, Marvelous Ezenwa,
GP world FC defeated Pope Johnpaul FC, 1 goal to nil, with the only goal of the game scored by Odinaka Adina from the penalty spot, to reach the finals,
While Konti FC beat Mekon FC 4:2 on penalties after 1:1 draw in the regulation time, with goals from Okafor Somadina for Mekon in the 28th minute and the equalizer from Iroka Arinze for Konti FC in the 89th minute to join GP World in the final.
In reaction, Engr Emeka Okonkwo, the director of Konti FC said the team and fans were excited to reach the final and in high spirits, promising the fans to do their best to win the trophy.
Also, Rev Nwaebem Johnwealth, the director of GP World FC expressed joy that his team was the first to qualify in the groups stages and also the first to qualify to the finals, and will be happy to take the trophy to Nnewi.
Describing their opponent as a strong side, he said his boys showed class, which made the win possible, noting that the prize money was not their target but rather, the team was aiming for the NLO league slot which the Sponsor – Aspire FC, has secured for the winner.
On the other hand, the Coach of Mekon FC, which lost to Konti FC in the semi finals, commended his players and blamed injuries for his side’s lost, despite playing unbeaten in their road to the semi finals.
They however, will be playing Pope Johnpaul FC of Okpuno Okpuno, in the third place match.
This Super 8 Tournament is organised by “My Anambra Football” organisation as part of it’s “Next 10” year plan to reawaken football in Anambra State.
My Anambra Football is a public and private sector partnership geared towards developing and promoting Anambra State Football through investments in physical infrastructure, technical training, promotion and access to global markets.
The current members of this platform are;
Aspire FC Adazi-Ani, New Age Mobile Concepts Ltd, Sims Nigeria Limited, GUO Transport Company, Neros Pharmaceuticals, Spine Communications and Anambra State Football Association.
