..As Umuchukwere Wins 2023 Edition
It was indeed a carnival scene at the grand finale of the 2023 Umuapu Unity Football Competition ably organized by the Umuapu Development Foundation, UDF.
In the final game decided at the Umuapu Central School Field of Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Umuchukwere Village got the better of Ubogwu Village 4-3 on penalties after the full time ended goalless to emerge 2023 Champions.
Earlier in the day, Umuorduonu also defeated Mgbungwu on penalties 3-2 to win the 3rd place.
Reacting to Trumpeta Sports desk shortly after the thrilling encounter, the Local Organizing Committee Chairman of the annual competition, Coach Chika Nwagbara commended members of UDF especially the Convener, Bro Vitalis Nwagbara for the inspiration to keep youths of Umuapu united and meaningfully engaged through football which he described as a true unifying factor.
He further noted that UDF plans is also to use the competition to identify and transfer the talents discovered to the Light Soccer Academy to be groomed as professional players.
He thanked the teams especially the players for their conduct during the entire duration of the tournament assuring that the next edition would even be better than the present one.
Also, the President General of Umuapu PG, Apostle Dan Ogbuehi commended the players and sponsors for their resourcefulness urging the players to always eschew social vices.
Other dignitries who attended the final include; Hon Bath Umah and Hon Elechi Anabo among other members of UDF.
Side attractions at the well attended final includes the award of mouth watering sums as prizes for the winners including individual prizes such as the top scorer, best player, best goalkeeper and most disciplined team of the tournament.
