Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team, Flamingoes star, Oluebube Umejiaku, has dedicated the Player of the Tournament award which scooped at the concluded Tournament in Morocco, to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Completesports.com reports.
Umejiaku made the dedication in the presence of Anambra State Football Association Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, soon after the team arrived Abuja late Monday night.
Umejiaku put up outstanding performance in the tournament, scoring vital goals as the Flamingoes went on to beat Japan in the final to lift the trophy, the first time by Nigeria and any other African country.
“I’m Oluebube Umejiaku, from Aguata, in Anambra State. I’m dedicating this award to the governor of Anambra, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo,” the young star said.
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Incidentally, Umejiaku hails from the same local government, Aguata, with Governor Soludo.
Patrick Aghamba, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Anambra State, had ordered the staye FA Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi to Abuja to welcome the Player and her Flamingoes team after the historic victory.
The Flamingoes star is expected to formally present the award to Gov Soludo at the Government House, Awka, on arrival from Abuja.
By Sab Osuji
