By MaryAnn Chukwuma
The Month-long Solution Novelty Cup Football Competition organized by the Office of the Head of Service, Anambra State, has ended with Political Appointees FC emerging champions after defeating Solution Vanguards FC 2–1.
The grand finale, held on November 13, featured an exciting encounter between Political Appointees FC and Solution Vanguards FC, representing civil servants.
The event commenced with a ceremonial kick-off by the Head of Service, Anambra State, Ngozi Añuli Iwouno, Esq., mni, who took the opening shot.
Before the final encounter, Solution Vanguards FC had defeated Resilience Titans FC 5–4 through a penalty shootout to win the preliminary stage.
Both teams comprised outstanding players selected from the 18 ministries that participated in the priliminary stages of the competition.
In her opening remarks, the Head of Service expressed satisfaction with the successful tournament, describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative promoting unity and camaraderie among Public Servants.
She encouraged Public Servants to take sporting activities seriously, promising that not only football but other sports competitions would become an annual event.
The Civil Service boss announced that an environmental Awareness walk is scheduled for November 17. There will aslo be a Public Service Lecture at the conference hall of the Anambra State’s Secretariat Complex, as part of activities leading to the 2026 Public Service Day Celebration on November 20.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Anambra State, Honourable Patrick Agha Mba, said the competition was designed to promote unity, physical fitness, mental alertness and discipline among workers.
He commended the Head of Service and other stakeholders for organising the tournament, describing sports as an important instrument for youth empowerment and a unifying force, in line with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s vision for sports development.
MaryAnn is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation Anambra State.
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