OBONG ISONG ISANG MEMORIAL ACADEMIES CHAMPIONSHIP: PRIZE MONEY IS READY - FA

Akwa Ibom State Football Association says the prize money for the maiden edition of Obong Isong Isang Academies Memorial Football Championship is ready and will be presented to the winners on the final day of the championship.

The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Samuel Umoh stated this when the Association met with some of the Academies that are affiliated with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association and are ready to compete in the Championship slated for 2nd to 9th of November 2024 at the Uyo Township Stadium.

Umoh, reiterate that the board under his leadership will not embark on any project that will not be carried to a successful conclusion with both parties getting what is due them.

The Chairman, sued for more sponsorship for the championship and other activities of the Football Association in Akwa Ibom state, maintaining that the Association will continue to be transparent and accountable in its leadership with the focus on grassroots development, talents discovery and returning football the masses with investors gaining from their investment in football.

It would be recalled that the Akwa Ibom State Football Association had begun registration for the Championship on Monday 14th October with a fee of 20 thousand naira and will end on Tuesday 22nd October while late registration with an extra charge of 10 thousand naira will start on 23 October and closed on October 26 2024 so as to make way for the draws slated for 28th October 2024.

The Championship will be played on knockout bases amongst the registered affiliate academies in Akwa Ibom state at the township stadium 

Responding on behalf of the Academies, Coach Matthew Japhet of Full Life football Academy, applauded Mr Samuel Umoh led Association for being very active in football development in Akwa Ibom state immediately after their elections in April this year.

Coach Japhet, thanked the board for restoring the confidence of people investing in football and expressed optimism that more talented players will be brought to lamplight through the championship.

OBONG ISONG ISANG ACADEMIES MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: A'IBOM FA PLEDGES FAIRNESS TO ALL

The Akwa Ibom State Football Association (AKSFA),  has pledged to remain open and fair to all the Academies during the 2024 Obong Isong Isang Memorial Football  Championship.

The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Samuel Umoh, made the promise in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Monday during a media briefing to kick off activities for the maiden edition of the championship, stating that the championship is in honour of late Obong Isong Isang and will be a yearly event 

According to the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, registration began on Monday 14th October with a fee of 20 thousand naira and will end on Tuesday 22nd October while late registration with an extra charge of 10 thousand naira will  commence on,  October 23, 2024 and close on October 26 2024 and draws for the Championship is slated for 28th October 2024.

The Championship will run from 2nd Nov,2024 -9th November, 2024 and will be played on knockout bases amongst the registered affiliate Academies in the state at the Uyo Township Stadium.

Also, speaking,Akwa Ibom State referees council represented by it's Secretary, Dr. Rafael Inyang applauded Mr. Samuel Umoh led Board for initiating a football championship which is aimed at harnessing talents in Akwa Ibom state and promised the Association of a rewarding partnership for the success of the tournament.

On his part, the Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Comrade Emmanuel Akpan, commended the Akwa Ibom State Football Association for honouring the late football legend and administrator, Obong Isong Isang with the championship and appealed for more collaboration for a successful championship which he expressed optimism that this will exposed the abundant football talents in Akwa Ibom State.

AKWA IBOM FA SET FOR MAIDEN ACADEMIES CHAMPIONSHIP,STARTS REGISTRATION ON 14TH OCTOBER

Motions are in place for the maiden edition of the Akwa Ibom state Football Association academies championship.

This was made public in a letter to all the affiliated academies signed by the secretary of the Akwa Ibom state football governing body comrade Kufre Etukudo yesterday 9th August 2024.

The letter indicates that registration for the championship will start on Monday 14th October and ends on Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 while late registration starts on Wednesday 23rd and runs through to 26th October 2024.

According to the association, academies desiring to compete in the championship should make payment of twenty thousand naira only to the Akwa Ibom state football association account.

The championship is slated to kick off on the 2nd of November and run through to the 9th of November 2024 in Uyo the Akwa Ibom state capital.

"Academies willing to participate should make payment of 20k only to the account below;

Name : Akwa lbom State Football Association 

Bank : FCMB

Account number: 1327276018

Meanwhile the Akwa Ibom state football Association has continued to call on football clubs willing to compete in the 2024 president federation cup to endeavour to pay 200 thousand naira for male teams and 150 thousand naira for female teams as registration fee before 1st November 2024.

Both competitions are only for affiliated academies and clubs willing to compete in the championship and the president federation cup.

GOV. UMO ENO TO DISTRIBUTE 150 FREE HOUSES TO A'IBOM WORKERS TOMORROW

150 expandable 2 bedroom flats at the ultra-modern Grace Estate at Ring Road 3, opposite Stadium Road, Uyo, are to be distributed free to Akwa Ibom Workers. The distribution exercise which is scheduled for Saturday, September, 21 by 6.pm at the Amphitheatre, Udo Udoma Avenue, is part of activities marking the 37th Anniversary Celebration of the State creation.

The Head of the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, made this known today while interfacing with some reporters in his Office on the achievements of the present government in the Public Service. 

Elder Essien stated that the houses are for workers on Grade Level 01 to 08 whose appointments have been confirmed. He explained that the distribution exercise by the Governor on Saturday, was preceded by a  foolproof due process where workers who expressed interest were screened,  documented and issued with tickets. He explained further that the tickets shall be randomly and publicly picked, the winners announced and issued with  their flat numbers.

He stressed that attendance at the event is mandatory for all workers in the employ of Akwa Ibom State Government. Elder Essien said that a letter to this effect had since been dispatched to all Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure staff attendance, accordingly. Elder Essien reminded all the staff who registered their interest in owning the free houses to come to the  distribution venue with their tickets.

The Head of Civil Service, during the interface, expressed the appreciation of workers to the Governor Umo Eno for his compassionate disposition to workers welfare. He listed the payment of the 13th month salary tagged, 'ENOMBER', wage award of N10,000 for 3 months, approval for the celebration of Public Service Week, after ten years with the payment of N20,000 bonus to all workers during the event, and  wardrobe allowance to teachers. Other act of magnanimity mentioned included the release of over N30 Billion Naira for the payment of backlog of leave grants, gratuities and pensions, and declaration of 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, work-free 'Farm Day'  to enable workers engage in farming activities and contribute to food sufficiency policy of government, among others. 

Elder Essien expressed the continued support of the workers to the Governor, to enable him actualize his ARISE Agenda for the state and the workers. 

CAFCC:AKWA IBOM FA DONATES TO ENYIMBA, TASK THEM TO BEAT ETEIOLE FILANTE ON SUNDAY

The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has urged one of Nigeria's Representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup,Enyimba International  to get victory this weekend at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium uyo against Eteiole Filante of Burkinafasso.

The Association chairman Mr Samuel umoh gave the charged this morning shortly after the teams training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International stadium where he also made donations on behalf of the board.

Umoh assured the management, technical crew, players, supporters and fans of Enyimba international and all supporters of the game of the usual support from the State Football Association and sports loving people of the state.

"In our usual tradition of supporting teams playing in Akwa Ibom State, we came this morning to reassure you of our support and to encourage you to go all out for victory on Sunday.

We officially welcome you  to Uyo,Akwa Ibom State and also to tell you that you have the support  of thousands of Nigerians who are asking of just one thing, which is Victory for Enyimba international come Sunday 22th of September 2024

Accompanied by the secretary of the association Comrade Kufre Etukudo however challenged Enyimba international to put their best foot forward as he posited that Eteiole Filante of Burkinafasso will want to improve from their last game which ended goalless.

Responding on behalf of Enyimba international FC, the head coach, coach Yemi Olarenwaju Thanked the chairman of football association in Akwa Ibom State,Mr. Samuel umoh and his board for the support and the donations and describe the gesture as a big motivation to the team.

He promised that the team will reciprocate the kind gesture of the board with a convincing victory on Sunday

The second round, second leg match of the confederation of African football confederation cup against the Ougadougou based Eteiole Filante is a must win for both teams with the Nigerian representative Enyimba international hoping to take advantage of the home fans support to emerge victorious on Sunday.

TEAM AKWA IBOM WINS TWO SILVER MEDALS AT ASABA NYG

Team Akwa Ibom to the 2024 National Youth Games this afternoon won two Silver medals in the 49 Kg weight category in Asaba, Delta capital.

Destiny Bassey Okon, a student of Aka Community Secondary School, Uyo, won the two silver medals after snatching 53kg and Jerk 63 to give the state her first medals at the under-15 multi-sports championship.

Destiny Okon, narrowly missed out on a gold medal after falling to lift 65Kg  at the  events in the indoor sports hall of Stephen Keshi stadium in front of a cherry crowd which comprised members of Akwa Ibom community in Delta state.

Team Akwa Ibom will continue their quest for more medals in weightlifting tomorrow in the 55kg category.

Meanwhile the Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for Sports, Sir Monday Uko, has pledged a handsome reward for state athletes who would win gold medals at the games.

The commissioner said the reward is aimed at spurring members of Team Akwa Ibom to work hard and strive to do the state proud.

NIGERIA'S PRESIDENT TINUBU DECLARES 8TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES OPEN IN ASABA, TASK ATHLETES ON SPORTSMANSHIP SPIRIT

President Bola Tinubu has officially opened the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.

Represented by Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, the President emphasized the significance of the games in identifying new sporting talents across the country.

President Tinubu assured that the Federal Government is committed to providing a platform where young athletes can showcase their skills in a fair and transparent environment.

President Tinubu also promised to consider the Delta State government's request to revert the age limit of the Games to 17 years and below, instead of the current limit of 15 years and below.

In his address, Delta State Governor, Right Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori, welcomed the more than 6,000 athletes and 1,000 officials to the state and assured them of a smooth and successful National Youth Games.