{"id":8428,"date":"2013-08-29T18:06:08","date_gmt":"2013-08-29T18:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=8428"},"modified":"2013-08-29T18:06:08","modified_gmt":"2013-08-29T18:06:08","slug":"trumpeta-sport-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=8428","title":{"rendered":"Trumpeta Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chief Okewuluonu’s Unity
\nCup Debuts in Okigwe-south<\/p>\n

\u2026Doles out 1.1million Naira Sports Kits to Teams<\/p>\n

Citizens of Okigwe-South Federal Constituency will this Sunday September 1, at Okenalowo Secodary School field witness the kick-off of Chief Emma Okewuluonu’s Football Competition as teams from Obowo,Ihitte Uboma and Ehime Mbani LGA’s will be competing among themselves for various prizes and trophies.
\nThe Ikeoha of Obowo who is notable for his philanthropic gestures has added another feather to his cap with the football competition which goes a long way in buttressing his attributes and commitment to youth development.
\nThe competition which is coming under his numerous Ikeoha Foundation Program that has over the years positioned the Avutu-Obowo born Citizen as the man of the people.
\nAccording to the coordinator of the championship, Hon. Basil Okewuluonu, younger brother to the donor, the competition aim is to help discover and explore soccer skills and hidden talents within these localities adding that about 31 teams drawn from Obowo, Ihitte Uboma and Ehime Mbano LGA’s will participate in championship.
\nHe further stated that teams the teams will first compete among themselves in their LGA’s befor qualifying for the final rounds at various centers designated by the Local Organizing Committee.
\nHon. Basil then noted that kits worth N1.1million were on Thursday August 29, handed over to the participating teams as each club received footballs, First-Aid boxes, Jersey’s and other materials, while goalpost nets were also distributed to the various centers were the zonal group games will take place.
\nPrizes will also be given to outstanding players for the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Best Goalkeeper, Fair Play Award to the most discipline team and many more while Okenanlowo will take on Amuzi in the first game on Sunday.
\nThe Zonal games are as follows:
\nObow LGA: Umuania vs Umungwa\/Amanze., Okenanlowo vs Amuzi., Alike vs Avutu., Ehume vs Umunachi and Okwuohia vs Odenkume\/Umuosochie.
\nEhime Mbano LGA: Umueze 1 vs Agbaja., Umueze 11\/Umueleke vs Umukabia., Umualumaku\/Umuhim vs Nzeremikpem., Umuezeala vs Umunumo and Umunakanu vs Ihittensu.
\nIhitte Uboma LGA: Ikperejere vs Aaiyi., Umuchi vs Abueke., Awuchinumo vs Umuezegwu., Atonerim vs Okata and <\/p>\n

Deputy Gov. Inspires Heartland To Victory<\/p>\n

\u2026As Naira Rains For Naze Millionaires<\/p>\n

The State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere who stormed Dan Anyiam Stadium on Wednesday August 28 with the entire political office holders in the Government House as well as the SOLAD’s inspired the Heartland players to a resounding victory against Kano Pillars in an NPFL week 28 games.
\nStriker Happy Okuoka’s second minute goal and former Nigerian junior international, Bright Ejike 85th minute goal ensured the troubled Owerri club grabbed the three points over bitter rivals, Pillars.
\nHeartland players pocketed N 1,35 Million ($8.450) following their gallant effort against Kano Pillars in the Glo Premier League Match day 28 encounter at the Dan Anyiam.
\nBreakdown of the monetary figure showed that the side grabbed N500, 000 for scoring in the first five minutes of the encounter as promised by their chairman, Fan Ndubuoke and another N250, 000 for other goals from the club boss.
\nThe State Deputy Governor, Prince Madumere who watched the lively encounter with the entire Cabinet redeemed his pledge N150, 000 for each goal and N300, 000 for victory which totaled N600, 000.
\nAn elated Madumere assured the side of more government largesse as they continue to excel in the ongoing GLO Premier League season as well as watch their home games if work permits.
\nThe players who were beaming with smiles over the windfall in turn promised the deputy governor and his entourage of their determination to sustain the winning aura in the side’s subsequent matches.
\nThey equally appreciated the chairman’s large heartedness and promised to do more to lift the fortune of the side.
\nWith this victory the Naze Millionaires now occupy the 13th position on the log with 37 points from a possible 84 and will depart the shores of Owerri this morning to Bauchi were they will take on Wikki Tourist in their NPFL week 29 encounters at the Tafawa Belowa Stadium, Bauchi.
\nEnyimba after also defeating their opponents Gombe United 3 0 in Aba, climbed back to the top of the log with 45 points same as Pillars but with a better goal difference although Pillars do have a game in hand against Akawa United in Kano. <\/p>\n

NPFL WEEK 29 GAMES <\/p>\n

Wikki Tourist — Heartland
\nAkwa Utd — Sushine
\nBayelsa Utd — Sharks
\nKano Pillars — Rangers
\nLobi Stars — Nasarawa
\nDolphins — Enyimba
\nGombe Utd — Nembe City
\nKwara Utd — Warri Wolves
\nEl Kanemi — Kaduna Utd
\n3SC — ABS fc
\nUCHE BEST CUP RESULTS (28\/8\/13)
\nMorocco 4 0 Nigeria
\nIvory Coast 2 0 Zimbabwe
\nAlgeria 0 3 South Africa
\nOWERRI MOCK-CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
\nMan City — Barcelona
\nEPL GAMES WEEK 3
\nMna City — Hull City
\nCardiff — Everton
\nNewcastle — Fulham
\nNorwich — Southampton
\nWest Ham — Stoke City
\nCrystal — Palace
\n1\/9\/13
\nLiverpool — Man United
\nWest Ham — Swansea
\nArsenal — Totteham
\nEUROPEAN SUPER CUP
\nB\/Munich — Chelsea <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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