“Football for Social Change”, a football based community project of Lagos-based PR Agency, MatchRoom Sports and Media, has ensured up-and-coming players at the Ebonyi State FA Cup final had cause to smile with the donation of a trophy won by Ngwa United and medals to both teams, in the final at the weekend.
Last year, the Ebonyi State FA Cup final was played without a trophy or medals presented to the winners.
Interestingly, it was going to be same story this year, but for the timely intervention of “Football for Social Change.”
Founder of “Football for Social Change” and Chief Executive Officer of MatchRoom, Ojeikere Aikhoje, revealed it was in line with the organisation’s aim to use football as a tool to boost social development.
“Last year, we noticed the final was played without a trophy or medals presented. We monitored the situation this year and realized it was unchanged,” Aikhoje said.
“Football for Social Change believes in the power of football to help youths from diverse communities learn and grow socially, emotionally, and physically.”
Chief coach of Ngwa United, Rev. Fr. Nnameka Nwokoro said: “It was difficult to celebrate with nothing last year. This year, trophy/medals from ‘Football for Social Change’ made us feel like real champions.”
Ngwa United defeated Altar Knights 5-4 on penalties after full time ended 1-1.
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