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Obodo Village Wins Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s Multimillion Naira Football Competition in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

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Mark Chisom, Owerri— January 15, 2026

Obodo Village has emerged victorious in the highly anticipated Samuel Anyanwu Football Competition, clinching the championship after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Egbelu Village. The match, held today at Amaimo Central School in Ikeduru Local Government Area, ended in a 0-0 draw, setting the stage for the nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

After both teams failed to score during regular play, the match proceeded to penalties, where Obodo Village showed exceptional composure to convert five of their attempts, while Egbelu Village could only manage four.

The competition, which began several weeks ago, saw teams from various villages across the community compete for the championship title. The final match was the culmination of months of preparation, with both teams showcasing remarkable skill and sportsmanship.

In his address at the closing ceremony, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the tournament’s sponsor, congratulated both teams for their determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition. “This tournament was not just about winning but about fostering unity and teamwork among our communities,” Senator Anyanwu said. “I am proud of the dedication each team showed, and I look forward to even greater participation in the future.”

Senator Anyanwu also announced plans to sponsor a bigger football competition in December 2026, further emphasizing his commitment to nurturing local talent. Additionally, he promised to sponsor exceptional footballers to modern football academies, offering them the opportunity to develop their skills at a professional level.

Obodo Village’s win has been hailed as a historic achievement for the community, with fans and supporters celebrating their hard-earned victory.

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Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

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Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

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AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.

The Senegalese government has also called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within CAF.

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