Chief Emma Okewulonu’s
Unity Cup Hots Up
In Okigwe-south
…As Ihitte-Uboma hosts Ikeoha
The Chief Emma Okewulonu’s Unity Football Competition for the three Local Governments that make-up Okigwe-South Federal Constituency will on Sunday be flagged officially in Ihitte-Uboma LGA.
The event which will take place at the Local Government Stadium, Isinweke will mark the second time the Soccer fiesta which kicked-off on September 1 will bring together the illustrious sons and daughters of Okigwe-South including well-meaning Citizens of Imo State to witness the machinery set-up by Ikeoha to further enhance the peace and unity that exists in Okigwe-South as well as help to empower the youths for a better future as Amakohia Community takes on their Okata counterparts for the star match of the day.
All the 31 Communities that make up the three LGA’s, Obowo, Ehime-Mbano and Ihitte Uboma all received sports wears worth N1.1 million and many other sporting facilities donated by Ikeoha for the championship.
Ikeoha has often been described as a true son of Okigwe-South who has the interest of his people at heart and has never hesitated to come to the aid of the down trodden.
Meanwhile, feelers reaching Trumpeta Sports desk suggests that Ikeoha will be among the Illustrious and patriotic Citizens of Imo State that will be honored on November 30 by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Imo State Chapter for promoting sports in the State.

Iheanacho Wary of Mexico’s ‘Wounded Lions’
Kelechi Iheanacho is bracing for a testy duel against Mexico in today’s Under-17 World Cup Final.
The Golden Eaglets decimated the young Mexicans 6-1 in their opening game of the campaign, and Iheanacho says their opponents will now be spoiling for payback.
“It is very easy to say we will beat them, but we have to realize that they are like wounded lions and we must take them seriously,” the midfielder said.
“We need the prayers of Nigerians to achieve that.
“It is not a done deal, we must continue to fight in the final to ensure that we write our names in gold too like the other great players that have won the Cup for Nigeria,” said the midfielder, who five goals and eight assists so far have put him in good stead for the tournament MVP award.
Nigeria defeated Sweden 3 – 0 on Tuesday to book their ticket to final having scored 23 goals conceding on four in 6 matches, while Mexico also edged out 9 men Argentina 3 0 as they attempt to defend the trophy they won two years ago in their country.

Abia Warriors Set To Clinch Super Four
The reigning champions of the Nigerian National abridged League (Group B, South-Side); Abia-Warriors have declared their intention to clinch the NNL Super-Four competition slated for the Fifa Goal Project ground, Abuja from November 12 to 14.
In special interview with one of the Coaches of the Umuahia based club-side, Coach Chijioke Osuagwu was optimistic that his lads will repeat the feet they achieved during the just concluded league adding that they hope to use the Super-Four to prove to the World that Abia-Warriors league top position was not a fluke but out of share hard work and God’s favor.
Coach Chijioke maintained that other teams, Crown fc,Fc Tarabe and Giwa fc does not pose a threat to his sides ambition especially with the addition of Emeka Ezeugo an ex-international as the chief coach.
He also stated that his team has acquired five new fresh legs who they hope to unleash at the two day competition which is the last agenda on the calendar of the NNL for the 2012/13 season and will determine the winners of the league among the promoted sides, Abia Warriors, Crown fc, Giwa fc and FC Taraba.
Coach Chijioke however, was of the opinion that Abia Warriors will at the same time hold their own when the 2013/14 season of the elite league begins as they will hope to emulate the likes of their sister club, Enyimba to also clinch a continental ticket in appreciation of what His Excellency Governor T A Orji has been doing for them.
Abia-Warriors will depart Umuahia, Abia State on Monday November 11 for Abuja to participate in the NNL Super Four Competition.

CHIEF EMMA OKEWULONU’S CUPS
10/11/13
Umunumo — Ihitte-Nsu
Amokohia – Okata
EPL GAMES WEEK 11 (9/11/13)
Aston Villa — Cardiff City @ 4pm
Chelsea — West Brom @ 4pm
Crystal P — Everton @ 4pm
Liverpool — Fulham “
Southampton — Hull City “
Norwich — West Brom “
SUNDAY 10/11/13
Tottenham — Newcastle @1pm
Sunderland — Man City @ 3.05pm
Man United — Arsenal @ 5pm
Swansea — Stoke City @ 5pm
FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP FINAL
8/11/13
Mexico — Nigeria
3rd place match
Sweden — Argentina
CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
SECOND LEG (9/11/13)
Al Ahly — O/Pirates (agg 1 1)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESULTS
6/11/13
Ajax 1 0 Celtic
Barcelona 3 1 AC Milan
B/Dortmund 0 1 Arsenal
Chelsea 3 0 Schalke o4
Zenit 1 1 FC Porto
A/Madrid 4 0 A/Wiena
Basel 1 1 S/Bucharest
Napoli 3 2 Marseille