By Ikenna Nwokedi
St Nwadinso Football Academy of Oba will kick start the hostilities for the 2025 Neros Pharmaceuticals Anambra FA against Game Changers FC in the opening match of the competition scheduled to kick off on Friday, 7th February, 2025.
The draw ceremony of the prestigious competition which was held at the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) Secretariat saw a total of 11 football clubs entering for the 2025 edition alongside defending champions and Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Solution FC and last year’s runners up, Edel FC.
The competition which kicks of on Friday will be concluded on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025 with the finals billed for the Neros Stadium Nanka, Anambra State.
According to the draws, defending champions, Solution FC will begin the quest to defend their title from the quarter final stage and will play the winner of the match between St. Nwadinso FA Versus Game Changers FC.
Peace FC which was seeded will wait for the winner of the clash between Olive Charles FA and BONFA FC, Ozalla Football Academy will engage Blacksmithers FC in the round of 8 while Edel FC will face the winners of Obosi United versus Rangel FC.
A total of three venues will be used for this year’s matches namely the Awka City Stadium, Neros Stadium Nanka and Rojenny Stadium Oba.