General Chikelue Iloenyosi, chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, arrived in Abuja on 9 November to honor Anambra‑born footballer Oluebube Umejiaku following Nigeria’s Flamingos triumph at the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup.
Umejiaku, a native of Aguata in Anambra State, was named the tournament’s best player and received the adidas Golden Ball award for her outstanding performances throughout the competition, which saw Nigeria secure a historic global victory.
The visit was made at the direction of Anambra Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Patrick Agha Mba, who organised a special homecoming reception on behalf of the state government to recognise Umejiaku’s achievement.
During the ceremony, Iloenyosi expressed deep appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his continued commitment to sports development and for recognising talent across the state, and he commended Agha Mba for facilitating the memorable welcome.
Local families, community leaders and sports enthusiasts celebrated Umejiaku’s success, describing her as a source of pride and inspiration for younger generations. Iloenyosi emphasized that the young footballer’s accomplishment represents a victory not only for herself but also for her family, community and the entire Anambra State.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
