06/01/2026
Abayi Ohanze Unity Cup Highlights Abia’s Grassroots Sports Revitalisation
The Honourable Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, was the guest of honour on Tuesday as Abayi Ohanze community played host to the historic Abayi Ohanze Unity Cup, a grassroots football tournament that blended competition with talent discovery.
The event, hosted by Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, a prominent son of the community and Labour Party’s Abia South Senatorial candidate in the 2023 general election, drew key government officials and community leaders, underscoring its growing significance on Abia State’s sports calendar.
Also in attendance were the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday, and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth, Comrade Onyebuchi Chukwu, whose presence reinforced the administration’s emphasis on youth inclusion and development.
Beyond the matches, the tournament served as a talent identification platform. Hon. Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba used the occasion to scout emerging prospects, granting two outstanding young players waivers to participate in the state trials, a move that opens pathways to higher-level opportunities.
The Unity Cup reflects the people-centred and ongoing sports revitalisation drive in Abia State under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, where sports is increasingly deployed as a tool for youth empowerment, social cohesion, and community development.
Residents of Abayi Ohanze commended Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu for his sustained commitment to unity and youth engagement, describing the tournament as a practical demonstration of how grassroots sports can inspire hope and harness local talent.