By Wakawaka Sports
As the world turns its attention to the United States as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria (USGEAAN), Enugu State Chapter, today delivered a community football match for under-13 teams.
The match, played between Nkanu East LGA and the Oji River LGA at the Rangers Training Pitch, Liberty Estate, Enugu, was built around the excitement of the global tournament.
The Wife of the State Governor, Chief Mrs. Nkechinyere Mba, ably represented by the Wife of the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly Hon Mrs chinyere Ugwu was on hand to perform the kick-off. She wished America Happy independence and freedom 250 celebration and commended the giant strides of the US Mission Nigeria ,the efforts of USGEAAN Enugu State in using sports for community development.
Earlier in the day, the Coordinator of USGEAAN Enugu, Ebere Amaraizu, facilitated Social Emotional Learning sessions for the young players. The session focused on Taking Responsibility and Overcoming Anxiety, equipping the young minds with toolkits to dispute beliefs that drive fear and quick fixes.
The community-focused activity is in line with the Freedom 250 Celebration and aims to build skills, confidence, and connection of these younger minds to the global game which America hosted
