By ilochi chinonso.A
Following Nigeria’s Flamingos winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with Anambra-born star Oluebube Umejiaku named the tournament’s best player.
Umejiaku won the prestigious adidas Golden Ball Award for her outstanding performance throughout the tournament, crowning Nigeria’s historic triumph on the world stage.
The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, Gen. Chikelue Iloenyosi, arrived in Abuja on November 9, to welcome and honour the young champion on behalf of the Anambra State government.
Iloenyosi was in Abuja on the directive of the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, to give Umejiaku a special homecoming reception.
Speaking on the occasion, Iloenyosi expressed profound appreciation to Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo the Governor of Anambra State for his continued commitment to sports development and his recognition of sporting talents across Anambra State.
He also thanked Mr. Patrick Agha Mba for making the memorable homecoming gesture possible.
Umejiaku’s achievement has thrown Anambra State into celebration, with family members, community leaders and sports lovers describing her as a source of pride and inspiration for the next generation.
Her victory is not just a personal triumph, but a victory for her family, community and the entire Anambra State , he concluded.
Chinonso is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.
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