Golden Ball-Winning Flamingos Star Umejiaku Welcomed in Abuja
Anambra State Football Association Chairman Chikelue Iloenyosi travelled to Abuja to welcome home Oluebube Umejiaku after her return from Morocco. He said he was acting on the directive of the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Patrick Agha Mba. Umejiaku helped Nigeria’s Flamingos win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and received the adidas Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. Iloenyosi thanked Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for supporting sports development and recognising Anambra talent. He also thanked Agha Mba for facilitating the welcome.
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