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Apr
07
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Philanthropy, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA PREVIOUS MATCH RESULTS: Amaogudu Abiriba 1-0 Akanu Amangwu 6- 0 Nde Elu Nkporo UPCOMING MATCHES Saturday 12th April 2025 Amaekpu vs Amaeke AbiribaTime: 3:00 pm Sunday 13th April 2025 Amaogudu Abiriba vs AmangwuTime: 3:00 pm VENUE FOR ALL THE MATCHES: OFALI AGWU MINI STADIUM, AMAEKPU OHAFIA .
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Mar
31
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna And Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition Ohafia Kicks Off With A Glamorous Opening Ceremony

Ikenna And Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition Ohafia Kicks Off With A Glamorous Opening Ceremony

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Sports
THE OPENING CEREMONY AND FIRST KICK OFF MATCH OF IKENNA AND JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ikenna and Jenn Ukwa football tournament kick started on Sunday 30th March 2025 at exactly 4:00pm . The football tournament kick off was held at Ofali Agwu Primary School mini stadium, Amaekpu Ohafia with Amaekpu and Nkporo taking the first match which ended 3:0 in favor of Amaekpu. At the venue was Chief Ikenna Ukwa and his entourage, APC Ohafia Leader High Chief Uche Ogboso and other APC Party top leadership; the organizers, the match spectators and a host of other dignitaries. In…
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Mar
29
2025
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Jubilation As Governor Otti Receives NDDC Sports Festival Torch, Commends NDDC, And Assures Team ABIA Of Government Support

Jubilation As Governor Otti Receives NDDC Sports Festival Torch, Commends NDDC, And Assures Team ABIA Of Government Support

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOVERNOR OTTI RECEIVES NDDC SPORTS FESTIVAL TORCH, COMMENDS NDDC, AND ASSURES TEAM ABIA OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AS ABIA UNDER-15 HANDBALL TEAM QUALIFIES FOR MAJOR TOURNAMENT IN SPAIN. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, received the NDDC 2025 Sports Festival Torch on Friday, March 28th. The torch arrived in Abia from Imo State, where it was presented to the Governor. Governor Otti Charged the Abia Team to excel in the tournament, assuring them of the full support of the State Government as they prepare for their trip. The Governor referred to the torch as a symbol of unity…
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Mar
28
2025
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Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenny Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenny Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Football, Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Sports
MATCH FIXTURES OF THE 2025 IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA GROUP A: Amaekpu Akanu Nde Agbo Nkporo Amaogudu Abiriba GROUP B: Ebem Amaeke Abiriba Nde Elu Nkporo Amangwu vs Asaga winner PLAY-OFF:Sunday 30th March 2025Time : 2:00 pm Amangwu vs Asaga OPENING MATCHKNOCK OUT :Amaekpu vs Nde Agbo NkoroDate: Sunday 30th March 2025Time: 3:30 pm Ebem vs Amaeke AbiribaDate: Monday 31st March 2025Time: 3:30pm Akanu vs AmaoguduDate: Saturday 5th April 2025Time: 3:30pm Nkporo vs winner of the play off Amangwu And AsagaDate: Sunday 6th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group…
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Mar
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports
MATCH FIXTURES OF THE 2025 IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA POWERED BY : IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP GROUP A: Amaekpu Akanu Asaga Amaogudu GROUP B: Ebem Amaeke Amangwu Nkporo FIRST STAGE: Amaekpu vs AsagaDate: Sunday 30th March 2025Time: 3:30 pm Ebem vs Amaeke AbiribaDate: Monday 31st March 2025Time: 3:30pm Akanu vs AmaoguduDate: Saturday 5th April 2025Time: 3:30pm Nkporo vs AmangwuDate: Sunday 6th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group BDate: Saturday 12th April 2025Time: 3:30pm 1st B vs 2nd ADate Sunday 13th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE- 3RD PLACE: Loser A…
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Mar
22
2025
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Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Sports, Youths
Catalyzing Abia State’s Sports Economy Renaissance IntroductionAbia State, carved out of Imo State in 1991, is a southeastern Nigerian gem known for its entrepreneurial spirit, particularly in Aba, the "Japan of Africa." With a population of 3.8 million, Abia thrives on commerce, agriculture, and manufacturing. Historically, the state has produced sports legends like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, who emerged from grassroots talent hubs. However, decades of infrastructural decay and underinvestment stifled its sports potential—until Governor Alex Otti’s administration began a transformative agenda in 2023. By aligning with global sports economy trends, Otti is repositioning Abia as a hub for…
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Mar
22
2025
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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Set To Organize Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Set To Organize Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION SET TO ORGANIZE FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION will under the auspices of his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP organize a football competition for the three (3) clans in Ohafia LGA, namely; Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. The Official Kick-Off and Opening Ceremony has been scheduled to be held as follows; DATE: Sunday 30th March 2025 VENUE: Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium, Amaekpu Ohafia, in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. TIME: 4:00 PM, While the Finals and Presentation of Prizes will be…
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Mar
18
2025
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Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee

Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee

National Assembly, Football, News Flash, Sports
Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee The Senate Committee on Sports Development has assured of its support towards the realisation of the Annual Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship as approved by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Senate Committee on Sports Development gave the backing when it received the Steering Committee of Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship at the National Assembly in the Abuja. This is even as the Senator Osita Izunaso representing Imo West in the Senate, emerged the chairman of the Steering Committee of…
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Mar
02
2025
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New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

Football, International, News Flash, Sports
New Rule: Referees to Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold the Ball for Over 8 Seconds The International Football Board (IFAB), the organization responsible for developing the rules of the game, unanimously approved changes to Rule 12.2 (indirect free kick) this Saturday. Under the new guideline, if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team instead of an indirect free kick. Following the 139th Annual General Assembly held in Belfast, the IFAB announced several amendments to the rules of the game, which FIFA will implement at…
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