By Ikenna Nwokedi
All is now set for the maiden edition of the Statewide football league in Anambra State organized by the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) in partnership with Akubudike Energy Limited.
The Anambra State Football League, the first of its kind in the state is the brainchild of the ANSFA Chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi (The General) geared towards uniting communities, creating conviviality and unearthing football talents at the Grassroots level.
The Anambra State Football League which is expected to kickoff on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at the Awka City Stadium will feature clubs drawn from the 21 Local Government Areas in the state who are affiliated with the ANSFA.
According to the organizers, a total of ₦3.9 million has been earmarked as prize monies with the eventual champions coasting home with the sum of ₦2million while the Runners-up, third placed and fourth placed teams will go home with the sum of ₦1million, ₦500 thousand and ₦200,000 respectively.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, ANSFA Boss, Chief Iloenyosi informed that the initiative is aimed at providing a platform for young football talents in the state to showcase their skills through the instrumentality of football while promoting unity through sports.
Iloenyosi said: “This partnership with Akubudike Energy Limited is a step forward in our commitment to grassroots football development. We’re not just building players—we’re building communities through the instrumentality of the beautiful game.
“Anambra is blessed with amazing football talents in the state most of whom are largely unknown in the grassroots and hinterlands. This is a platform to bring them to limelight and give them the opportunity to make their dreams come true by playing professional football,” Chief Iloenyosi stated.
The ANSFA boss thanked the CEO of Akubudike Energy Limited for his passion towards sports development using football as well as his philanthropic gesture in the aspect of human capital development.
The league is expected to attract significant interest from fans, local scouts, and community leaders, with matches to be played across various zones in Anambra State.
