KOF Unity Cup 2024: Fostering Unity through football

The recently concluded inaugural Unity Cup organised by the Kingsley Obiukwu Foundation was a remarkable event that brought together the 10 towns from Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State, for a celebration of sportsmanship and community unity.

The final match was played by Ukpor and Unubi towns respectively, with the former winning the competition with an impressive 3-0 victory to be crowned the first ever champions.

To honor the efforts and achievements of the participating towns, Ukpor Town got N700,000 as the champions, Unubi Town got N500,000 for finishing as runners-up, while Ezinifite Town got N300,000 for securing third place.

The remaining seven towns each received N70,000 as recognition for their participation and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Speaking to newsmen, the founder, Kingsley Obiukwu Foundation, Kingsley Obiukwu, noted that the competition was designed not only to showcase the pool of talent in the communities but also to foster harmony and a stronger sense of togetherness among the participating towns: Ukpor, Unubi, Ezinifite, Amichi, Osumenyi, Akwa-Ihedi, Ebenator, Utuh, Azigbo and Ekwulumili.

“For us, the Unity Cup is more than just a football tournament, it is a platform for unity and collaboration in Nnewi South. Through football, we brought together the towns in a spirit of shared purpose, passion and oneness. This tournament showcased the best teams from the participating towns and they all put up impressive performances and displayed healthy competition.

“The Unity Cup is here to stay and it is a great reminder that when we come together—whether through sports or community initiatives—there is no limit to what we can achieve.” Obiukwu concluded.

Also speaking, The Unity Cup Planning Committee Chairman, Mr Johnpaul Onyekineso, lauded the winning town and all the participating communities stating that the competition is a statement of victory for all the communities involved because it has helped to foster a sense of shared identity and pride in our communities.

“We celebrate our champions Ukpor for their show of tenacity and sportsmanship and everybody who was involved in the success of this tournament and for maintaining the peace enjoyed throughout the tournament. This has certainly strengthened the bonds between our towns.

Also, One of the players from the winning town, Fedilis Ubah, expressed his profound gratitude to the foundation.

“This tournament has truly been a unifying experience for us, bringing together people from all walks of life to our beautiful town. Through this event, we’ve had the opportunity to reignite the spirit of love and brotherhood that defines our community,” he said.

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