By Silvernews
The Chairman of the Imo State Football Association (FA), Barrister Ifeanyi Dike, has received in audience the Eze-elect of Odun’Izuoha Amuzi Autonomous Community in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, Eze Vitalis Chikere, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots football development in the state.
Eze Chikere was accompanied on the visit by the Football Administrator of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Football Administration, Mr. Kennedy Onwunali.
The meeting, which took place in Dike’s office, focused on areas of mutual cooperation aimed at advancing football growth across Imo State. Both leaders discussed strategies that would enhance community participation and improve the standard of the game at the grassroots level.
The visit comes at a time the Imo FA is receiving commendations from stakeholders following a major milestone recorded in this year’s FA Cup registration.
A total of 32 teams successfully registered to participate in the competition, a development widely regarded as a significant boost for football development in the state.
Observers believe the growing interest in the state FA Cup reflects renewed confidence in the leadership of the football governing body, as well as increasing grassroots engagement in the sport.
Barrister Dike reaffirmed the association’s commitment to inclusive football development, noting that partnerships with traditional institutions and community leaders remain vital to sustaining progress in the game.
The Eze-elect, in his remarks, expressed readiness to support initiatives that would promote youth engagement through sports, particularly football, within his community and beyond.
