Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) Chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to boosting football development in the state.
Speaking at a press briefing with journalists in Awka on September 30, 2025, Chief Iloenyosi highlighted various programs and activities designed to meaningfully engage the youth.
“Under my watch, my vision is to interface with Anambra talented youths through football activities by engaging them meaningfully in order to stem the tide of social vices, quell any form of youth restiveness and harness their talents and youthful energy positively”, he said
Responding on the recent accusations by one Iyke Igbokwe, Chief Iloenyosi averred that his administration has no time for detractors who have no meaningful contributions to make towards football development in the state but are only concerned about their selfish desires and quest to reap where they did not sow.
Chief Iloenyosi pointed out that Iyke Igbokwe is a rabble-rouser in the business of destructive criticism against the National Sports Commission (NSC), Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the ANSFA owing to his non-involvement in their activities after his push to be part of the reputable organizations all failed.
Iloenyosi said: “We are focused on changing the narrative for sports development in the state using football as we are gradually unveiling our programmes and activities targeted towards youth engagement and harnessing their potentials.
“One of our objectives in to return back to the glory days where Anambra use to have at least four to five players playing for the Super Eagles and other national teams.
“This is our focus, we do not have time for detractors and rabble-rousers such as one Iyke Igbokwe who over the years has been known for his selfish motives and destructive criticism of reputable sports organizations in the land.
He added: “We have a noble brand and our focus is to use the platform to impart the lives of our teeming youths,” Iloenyosi stated.
The Anambra FA Chairman also eulogized Gov. Soludo for his support for sports development in the state while assuring that the ANSFA will continue to churn out programmes and activities that will add value to the society and support the reelection bid of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo.
