July 10, 2023

Gov. Hope Uzodimma has redeemed his pledge of N30m to six Super Falcons players who participated at the 2022 Africa Women Championship in Morocco who are from the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, in Owerri.

Uzodimma had pledged N5 million for each of the players when they paid him a courtesy call at the Government House Owerri.

The others are: Desire Okparanozie, Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Vivian Ikechukwu, Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi, Ohale Osinachi and U.S.-born Michelle Alozie.

Uzodinma said that he was particularly touched by the display of football artistry exhibited by the women folk against their Morrocan competitors.

“The six women not only did Nigeria proud but also Imo where they hail from”, the governor said.

He congratulated the Super Falcons for also qualifying for the Women World cup holding in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to Aug. 20.