ANAMBRA STATE SPORTS COUNCIL COMMENDS BULLET ENERGY DRINK FOR HOSTING BASKETBALL CAMP IN ONITSHA…,

The sports loving people of Anambra State have expressed their appreciation to the awarding winning energy drink BULLET ENERGY DRINK for giving their kids the opportunity to play basketball.

The populace showed appreciation when they troop out in large numbers to watch their children play the game they love so much.

Bullet Energy drink also rewarded some exceptional kids with gift items.

Meanwhile Samuel Oguche is confident the Bullet Energy drink basketball youth camp will continue to foster the growth of basketball in Nigeria.

Speaking at the 3rd day of the Bullet Energy drink basketball camp in Onitsha, Oguche expressed satisfaction at the influence the camp has had on fledgling basketball talents- most of which he said have would go ahead to play for Colleges in the US- in Nigeria and other African countries.

He stated that the aim of the annual camp is not to develop and take kids abroad but for them to fit into the Nigeria and other African countries league system.

The 3rd edition of the camp, which began in Onitsha on Monday, saw kids from South east Nigeria with instructors drawn from Nigeria and the United States of America. Two foreign coaches Anthony Gorham and Patrick Greg Brown took take participants through the rudiments of basketball.

Anthony Gorham stressed the need for the participants to take their education seriously, as it was not possible for all of them to be drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) league even if they play at colleges in the US.

Ex-Basketball International And Bullet Energy Drink Plans Massive Grass-Root Basketball Development

Journeyman and ex-basketball international Samuel Oguche has disclosed that Bullet Energy drink is ready to help stem the sliding tide in Nigeria’s sports by embarking on serious grass-roots basketball development in line with the passion and policy of the National Sports Commission.

At the day 2 of the 3rd edition of the Bullet Energy drink basketball youth camp holding in Onitsha, Anambra State, The Uk based Oguche stated that Bullet Energy drink plans to have a basketball refinery in the country with sole aim of producing basketball stars that will represent the country in international competitions.

Samuel Oguche basketball camp sponsored by Bullet Energy drink,

He stressed further that Bullet Energy drink is determined to contribute to the revival and development of sports in Nigeria. According to him, the Bullet Energy project would start with a Basketball Academy which will be supervised by a consortium of experienced basketball coaches to get the kids off the street.

Oguche confirmed that Male and female youngsters within the 12 and 16 age bracket will be eligible for admission into basketball academy abroad to train towards becoming future champions.

He said Bullet Energy drink is into sports development because “ the brand believe that sports has the ability to change lives, transform communities, shape the future of nations, reduce crime, improve behaviour, increase ethical, democratic and racial tolerance”.

UNN Win South-East Chuma Anosike Cricket Cup Back To Back

UNN Cricket Club of Enugu have emerged the winners of 5th edition of the South-East Cricket Championship tagged The Chuma Anosike Cup as they defeated perennial rivals Royal Cricket Club of Anambra by 32 runs at the cricket pitch of Government College Umuahia.

Anambra won the toss and chose to field. UNN batted first and scored 91 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 15 overs but in the second inning all efforts by Royal Cricket Club of Anambra to upturn the scores were not fruitful as Royal Cricket Club ended their batting at 60 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 15 overs.

Owerri Cricket Club of Imo State came third after defeating Ebonyi state by 2 wickets in an explosive third place game.

The sponsor of the tournament, Barrister Chuma Anosike said this year’s edition was a reflexion of the level cricket development in the South–Eastern part of the country, adding that in the near future some of the states that had just been newly introduced to the game of cricket like Ebonyi and Imo would play at the final with the way they had performed both off and on the field.

According to Anosike, “Overall i am impressed with what i have seen and i think i want to thank the host Abia state. I believed there was going to be a challenge with hosting the tournament and they have lived up to the challenges.

The former first vice President of the Nigeria cricket Federation, NCF, expressed his delight in Ebonyi state cricket team performance adding that for their captain, Kosi Izekwe to have won cricketer of the series shows that Ebonyi state is rising fast in the game.

“a couple of years ago i challenged Ebonyi state because then in Ebonyi there was virtually no cricket being played in the state. So, i challenged them to host and of course being a host they must produce a team and i am happy to say that not only did they produce a team but they produced two teams at last year’s tournament in Afikpo.

Igweze Chinedu UNN cricket club, was name The bowler of the series, while another UNN cricketer Obinma Chisom, went home with Batman of the series title, while Izekwe Kosi of Ebonyi state was adjudged the cricker of the series, Fielder of the series award went to Nwosu Kenechukwu, The wicket keeper of the series was given to Ogbu Prince of the UNN and Best behaved team went to Abia State.

Cash prizes ware given to the champions, first and second runners up.

Ebonyi, Owerri Win Games At Fifth South-East Cricket Tournament In Umuahia

The fifth editon of the South East Cricket Championship tagged Chuma Anosike Tournament experienced some awesome runs in a game that the team from Ebonyi state went up against the Abia state team while scoring 186 for the loss of 8 wickets in 16 overs at the Government College Umuahia.

Nwanfor joel of Ebonyi scored 28 runs off 20 balls to set the pace for salt of the Nation, Oguji Friday had 14 runs off 11 balls, Okorie Rufus scored 5 runs off 7 balls while Ukwah Solomon also added 5 runs off 2 balls, Ndukwue promise had 3 runs off 6 balls.

In the second inning, Abia scored 67 runs all out in 14 overs, Oti miracle scored 8 runs off 18 balls, Stephen Promise scored 3 runs off 7 balls Ibeh Camillus scored dock off 3 balls also Orji Nkama had dock off 2 balls.

Ebonyi won by 101 runs in a game the fans had the given to Abia state before the encounter.

In the second game was between Unity Cricket Club of Anambra state and Owerri cricket Club of Imo State.

Owerrri cricket club won the toss and Unity cricket club of Anambra batted first and scored 85 runs all out in in 18 overs. Uzoewulu Jude scored 11 runs off 13 balls, Okafor scored 7 runs off 5 balls, Muolokwu Henry made 7 runs, Nweke Chukwuebuk had 6 runs off 10 balls.

Ajelu Chukwuemeka of Owerri took 2 wickets in 3 overs, Onwuliri Chukwudi had 1 wicket, Osuji Ebube also 1 wicket.

In the second inning, Owerri cricket club chased 86 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 12 overs. Mba Samuel, scored 21 off 26 balls, Mba Michael scored 19 runs off 27 balls while Onwuliri Chuchwudi had 10 runs off 9 balls.

Okoye Promise took a catch but was still unable to save Unity cricket Club of Anambra state that eventually lost to Owerri cricket club by 6 wickets in that exciting encounter.

After the first two matches of the day, general Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, NCF, Joseph Esua said the South East Cricket tournament sponsored by Barrister Chuma Anosike was a way of giving back to the society.

According to Esua “we witnessed a lot of skill on the pitch of play, and seeing Chuma Anosike a staunch cricket administrator showing his continuous support for the game shows that he has the belief that the present board of the Nigeria Cricket federation is making a head way in the game of Cricket in the Nigeria.

“The level of the game in the South-East as shown that the future of the game in South-East zone is very bright” Esua stated.

Anambra Governor Agrees To Stage Boxing Event In Awka

‘Return Of Champions’ Lights Up Awka On Boxing Day

As Nigerians clamor for the revival of boxing in the Country, Anambra Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano has accepted to host the first world boxing title fight in Nigeria in recent years.

The boxing extravanga will be the biggest boxing event in the Country in recent years and will hold at the Dr Alex Ekwueme square in Awka, the Anambra State Capital on Boxing day, December 26.

The six bouts promotion will see some top Nigerian professional boxers based abroad returning home to showcase their talents to Nigerians.

Anambra Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano has accepted to host the first world boxing title fight in Nigeria in recent years.

The event promoted by Emmaco Sports Limited and tagged ‘Return of Champions’ will see current WBO international Light middle weight champion, King Davidson Emenogu fighting for the WBF interim middle weight world title.

Current WABU light heavyweight champion, Jude Illo will vie for the WBF int’l light heavyweight title.
Current WBF welter weight champion, Gifted Cole will be going for the vacant WBA PAN Africa middle weight title.

The night will also see current Common Wealth super Middle weight champion, Isaac Ekpo defending his title.

Anambra Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano signing the World’s biggest boxing gloves which is going round the Country to promote the big boxing event.

All the listed fighters have all signed on for the promotion. Their Foreign opponents will be announced next week during a press conference in Awka.

Top former Nigeria born World boxing Champions, Herbie Okechukwu Hide, a two time WBO world heavy weight champion as well as former WBO Champion, Henry Akinwande and Reggie Johnson will all be present as ring side guests during the ‘Return of Champions’.

There will also be lots of side attractions by some top Nigeria musical acts and Nollywood Stars during the event.

Anambra Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano has accepted to host the first world boxing title fight in Nigeria in recent years.

Governor Obiano recently put his signature on the World’s biggest boxing gloves which is going round the Country to promote the big boxing event.

The Governor said he is using the opportunity thrown up by the sporting event to invite the world to Anambra state.

The governor also said he wants to make sure boxing as a sport in Nigeria regains its lost glory like in the days of Dick tiger, Hogan Bassey, Jerry Okorodudu, Obisa Nwankpa and Ngozika Ekwelum amongst others