By Uzo Ugwunze
Christ the King Parish (CKP) Zone has emerged champion of the Emeka Idu Unity Cup football tournament organised for the six zones of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO), Onitsha.
The tournament, sponsored by the member representing Onitsha North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Emeka Idu, was organised to promote unity, fellowship, healthy living and camaraderie among CMO members ahead of the organisation’s convention scheduled for October.
The competition, which commenced on Sept. 5 and ended on Sept. 7, featured keenly contested matches among the six participating zones. CKP Zone emerged overall champions after defeating Fegge Zone 2-1 in a hard-fought final, while St. Mary Zone secured third position.
Speaking on the initiative, Idu said the tournament provided the participants with an opportunity to socialise, exercise and build cordial relationships that would strengthen unity within the CMO family.
He announced that the winners would receive N200,000, while the first and second runners-up would receive N150,000 and N100,000 respectively. He added that all participating teams would also receive consolation prizes of N50,000 each.
The medals and trophy were presented to the winning teams by the member representing Onitsha South II State Constituency (Odoakpu), Hon. Jude Umennajiego, who commended the organisers and participants for their sportsmanship.
The Onitsha CMO Regional President, Hillary Edemba, expressed delight with the tournament, saying it successfully brought together men from the different zones in a spirit of unity and togetherness.
The Director-General of the Idu Campaign Organisation, Onitsha South, Okechukwu Onuoha, and the DG of the Idu Emeka Campaign Organisation, Ejoo Ibuzor, commended Idu for sponsoring the competition, noting that it provided the participants with an opportunity to showcase their talents and strengthen relationships.
An aide to Idu, Alamah Gilbert, described the tournament as a welcome development that brought the constituency together, harnessed the talents of participants and promoted love among them, while the Chairman of the Organising Committee, John Nebedum, was commended for ensuring the smooth conduct of the competition.
Uzo Ugwunze is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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