By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
Anambra State has welcomed Nigeria’s Flamingos star, Oluebube Umejiaku, following her triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where she won the tournament’s Golden Ball award.
The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, General Chikelue Iloenyosi, received the player in Abuja on the directive of the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Patrick Agha Mba.
Umejiaku was part of the Nigerian team that won the tournament, earning recognition as its best player with the adidas Golden Ball award.
Speaking at the reception, Iloenyosi thanked Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for supporting sports development and initiatives to identify and nurture sporting talents in the state.
He also acknowledged the role of the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in facilitating the reception, describing it as recognition of Umejiaku’s contribution to Nigeria’s success.
The reception was organised to celebrate the young footballer’s achievement and inspire other aspiring athletes in Anambra State
Edited by Julian Osamoto
