By: Celestine Ukah
The Ogbako Ndi Anambra, which is the gathering of all Anambra People in Delta South and Central in its organized football competition Oraifite United defeated Igboukwu FC by 5:3 on penalty kicks to lift the trophy.
The keenly and well entertained football match played at the Delta Broadcasting Service DBS Lpitch in Warri ended goalless at the full time of 90 minutes played before heading to penalty kicks whereby Oraifite converted all their five kicks and Igboukwu missing scoring of their other kicks.
Speaking shortly after the encounter, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Okowa and Chairman Organizing Committee, Ogbako Ndi Anambra, football tournament, Nze Francis Onuora said it is borne out of the joy for the creation of Anambra State which was created August 27, 1991, noting that because they are proud as people from Anambra for the creation the state the state hence they are celebrating the state.
Nze Onuora congratulated the winning team which happens to be from his community on a well deserved victory, he called on well wishers and lover of Ndi Anambra to come celebrate with them at Urhobo College Sunday August 28, 2022 for the Anambra Day celebration.
President General Ogbako Ndi Anambra, Prince Iruka Umeodunukwe, noted that Anambra people are great people in all spheres of live, making them the most industrious in Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the President General, Vice Chairman Ogbako Ndi Anambra Delta South and Central, Peter Iruka, stressed that Anambra people are doing well in education, sports, business and industry , he congratulated the winner assuring that the committee will review the competition to make it an annual event.
