The male and female football teams of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, have both emerged as champions in two separate football tournaments organized for tertiary institutions in Imo State. The male tournament was hosted by Campus Sports Academy, while the female event was organized by City Boy Movements, Imo State Chapter, in collaboration with the Imo State Sports Council.
This was announced by IMSU Director of Sports, Professor Hyginus Ogbuehi, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Vice Chancellor's Office. He presented the teams with their trophies to the Vice Chancellor alongside his Deputy, Dr. Linda Ijeoma Uwandu.
He thanked the Vice Chancellor for his support and encouragement, noting that without it, the students would not have succeeded in their outings. Ogbuehi highlighted that eight institutions participated in the female competition, where the IMSU team defeated FUTO 3-1 on penalties in the final. In the male category, five institutions competed, and IMSU defeated FECOLART 2-1 in the final.
In his reaction, IMSU Vice Chancellor Professor Uchefula U. Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb, thanked the students for making the university proud. Recalling the past, he said that before his tenure, sports at the university were dormant. "What I did was to first study the system, remove the then Director of Sports, appoint the present Director, and later appoint Dr. Linda Ijeoma Uwandu as Deputy Director of Sports to assist him. They have been doing well."
The Vice Chancellor commended the Director and his Deputy for assembling the students and securing victories. He expressed joy at the news, advised the students to take their studies seriously alongside sports, and assured them that his administration would continue sponsoring relevant competitions.
Prof Chukwumaeze however, showered praise on the university's Visitor, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, saying that, "Without his unwavering supports, it would have been impossible to sponsor any university activities, including sports."
The best female player in the competition, Miss Izunwanne Paschaline Chiamaka, a 300-level student, added her voice: "The competition was tough with strong opponents, but by the grace of God, we won. I thank the University Management for their support. I advise other student players to train harder both in team sessions and personally. In fact, personal training helps more than team training."
Students Union Government (SUG) Director of Sports, Comrade Anthony Kyrian Ebosie, thanked the university management for allowing participation and God for the success. "Irrespective of the challenges in gathering students as a team, we came out victorious," he said. "Everyone wanted to play, and convincing some to be patient was tough. Carrying everyone along and instilling 'one for all and all for one' wasn't easy."
Team members present included: Okechukwu Osinachi Bright, Coleman Chigozie Emmanuella, Isaac Chinaza, Ogoke Stanley Okechukwu, Ekeocha Emmanuella C., Ebeze Excel Egbonhon, Iwuji Chukwuemeka Godsfavour, Nwadike Vera Ogechukwu, Mbaoma Onyekachi Daniel, Elu Ekenze Raphael, Chukwuma Onyinyechi Emmanuella, Ugo Chisom Jennifer, Ikechukwu Vera Chisom, Ike Pepetua Nzubechi, Shadrach Peace Chisom, and Eke Chinedu Doreen.
Dr. Onyekachi Augustus Nwaozor, is
The Ag. Public Relations Officer, of
Imo State University, Owerri.
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