Ebonyi State: 2025 Ibru Unity Cup Kicks off in Afikpo LGA As 16 Teams Compete For Over N5m Prize Money

The Ibru Unity Cup for the year 2025 kicked -off. 16 Teams across the local government is participating in the tournament. 

The tournament kicked of on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Government Secondary School Afikpo. 

The Ibru Unity Cup is unifying event that fosters Unity and promotes sports development in the area.

Speaking shortly after kickoff,, the Executive Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area, Timothy Nwanchi, commended Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, for promoting unity and togetherness in the state.

He equally commended Chief Ibru Ogbonnia Nwachi for replicating the Governor's vision through the Ibru Unity Cup, using football as a powerful tool to bring people together. 

The Council Chairman also lauded Chief Ibru's remarkable impact on the society through scholarship awards and other humanitarian interventions, urging him to remain focused in his service to humanity.

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Hon. Iheukwumere Okogwu Otu, said 16 teams will participate in the competition, with a prize money of ₦5.5 million up for grabs.

The opening match between Enohia Itim F.C and Lions F.C of Ngodo/Amachi ended 1-0 in favour of Lions F.C 

Other dignatries that watch the opening event include Hon. Aisha Nwachi, Coordinator of Ubeyi DC; Hon. Ken Orji Obasi, Coordinator of Afikpo DC; Hon. Raphael O. Okoronkwo, Coordinator of Afikpo DC; Hon. Baron Ogbonnia Enya, and Coordinator of Amasiri DC.

Others are Apostle Uduma Peter Agha, Chief of Staff to the Council Chairman; Hon. Enyi Alagha, Supervisor for Youths & Sports; SSAs/SAs to the council chairman; community heads; youth presidents and football enthusiasts