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FUTO triumphs in historic Imo State Governors Cup inaugural

The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has been crowned the champion of the 2023 Imo State Governors Cup after an astounding performance against the Federal Polytechnic Nekede after a 3-0 win.

Goals from Onyebuchi Bright, Eme Amos and Ugochukwu Ifeanyi, ensured that the “Digital Boyz” as they are fondly called, would go home with the gold medal, trophy, and cash prize.

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Not only did the Federal University win the tournament, but they also set a record that should stand the test of time as they were able to triumph over each of their opponents in every stage of the competition without conceding a single goal.

FUTO has now set a record of playing 5 games with 0 goals conceded, but this feat wouldn’t have been possible if not for the defensive prowess of the team captain, Onyekachi Akandu, his centre-back pair, Okudo Gerald with Stanley and Tobechukwu from the full-back positions who were starters all through the tournament.

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The coach of the side, Engineer Sunny and the FUTO Director of Sports, Dr. Mrs Anyanwu alongside the FUTO SUG Director of Sports, Onyitex, were all smiling as they saw their male team triumph against all odds.

In recent years, the “Digital Boys” have gone on to show that the Federal University is not a pushover when it comes to sports.

The likes of Chika Chukwumerije, Elizabeth Anyanacho who both are Taekwondo professional athletes who have represented Nigeria at the Olympic Games, were all students of the prestigious South Eastern University.

The Vice Chancellor of the school, Dr. Mrs Nnenna Oti, was overwhelmed with joy when she learnt her school had won the competition, she was supportive all through and has continued to give the team the required support. She also promised to continue backing the Sports Unit as they go into even bigger competitions within months.

 

Next stop for the football team is the HiFL and the South Eastern University Football Tournament. That would pose a real challenge for FUTO, but will they be able to come out victorious in style again as they have done on the state level?

They have set the bar high; it is now time to maintain the standards, as they will become targets for teams going forward.

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