…As leaders eulogize Osuagwu as pillar of unity.
Football matches in the 2024 Umuebie unity cup for Communities in Ugiri Mbano has Commenced with Duruaro and Dimemeka locking horns last Sunday , December 15,.
The central school Umuebie Ugiri Mbano was the match venue where lots of Youths , community leaders and football enthusiasts gathered in solidarity for their quests to entrench culture and social get-together as weapons of unity and advancement of their communities.
The gathering which surprised visitors and passers- by proved a veritable tool that fits our present T-Pains for socialisation to ventilate happy moments and opportunities for youths to enthuse God’s given talents through the round Leather game of football
Some elderly people and women were in attendance at least in solidarity with the donor and sponsor of the Tournaments, High Chief Collins Osuagwu who took the kick off .
His Royal Highness, Eze Leomike Enwerem of Umuebie autonomous community with President General, Comrade Chijioke Ebirinwa , the secretary general of Umuebie autonomous community, Barrister Hugh Onwuka amongst other dignitaries graced the opening ceremony.
High Chief Osuagwu who was said to had flown in from Europe in a brief chat with Journalists expressed delight that sports still have that aura that delights both the old and young .
The community philanthropist said his passion for the round Leather games way back in his heir days
at school still stands . Sports has always brought many people together where differences are sorted out. It’s a bonding thing as Peace remains the panacea for advancement.
“I am glad, community leaders have shown much interest , let’s keep it up, he stated .
Barrister Onwuka could not hide his Joy as he hugged the sponsor and paid allegiance to the Royal father, Eze Sir Leomike Enwerem.
The opening match ended in favour of Umuduruaro against Umuduememeka with one goal at full time.
The second day saw Opara na-Dim score two goals against a lone goal with Oparaemeka FC while Dec.18 match was between Umuele and Duruaro villages .
The tournament which many people have continuously applauded no doubt is bringing the spirit of oneness and love amongst Umuebie Ugiri Mbano Communities especially as the Sponsor, High Chief Collins Osuagwu , Nmanwu n’eti onweya, has donated a big cow for the people . The Donor who is based in Europe supretends over chains of meaningful companies under Zeus Marine , Oil and gas while acknowledging.
Pleasantries from the Crowd made the disclosure to the admiration of the traditional ruler and other Community leaders present.
Below is the tournament schedules.
Umuebie unity cup fixtures Sponsored by Chief Collins Osuagwu*
Group phase Fixtures
15th December Match day 1:Duruaro vs Dimemeka.
Time: 4pm
17th Dec.Match day 2: Oparadim vs Oparaemeke
Time: 4pm
18th Dec.Match day 3:Umuele vs Duruaro.
Time: 4pm
19th Dec.Match day 4: Oparaemeke vs Dimemeka.
Time: 4pm
20th Dec.Match day 5: Umuele vs Oparadim.
Time: 4pm
21st Dec.Match day 6: Oparaemeke vs Duruaro.
Time: 4pm
22nd Dec.Match day 7:Dimemeka vs Umuele.
Time: 4pm
24th Dec.Match day 8:Duruaro vs Oparadim.
Time: 4pm
25th Dec.Match day 9:Oparaemeke vs Umuele.
Time: 4pm
26th Dec.Match day 10:Dimemeka vs Oparadim.
Time: 4pm
Semi final
28th Dec.Matchday 11: P1 vs P4 (first position vs 4th position from the table).
Time: 4pm
31st Dec.Match day 12: P2 vs P3 ( second position vs third position).
Time: 4pm
3rd Place Match:
3rd Jan.Match day 13:
L11 vs L12(L=losers).
Time: 4pm
Finals:
5th Jan.Matchday 14:
W11 vs W12 (W=winners).
Time: 4pm
