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By Wakawaka Sports
The Owerri Zone Football Association has begun moves to reclaim its place in football administration following renewed efforts to reposition the body within the state football structure.
This development follows a strategic meeting between the Owerri Zone Football Association Coordinator, Emeka Ekwutosi, and the Imo State Association President, Ifeanyi Dike, held at the FA House, Owerri.
According to information made available to the media, the association is planning to re-appoint credible stakeholders from across the area into key administrative roles, a move aimed at strengthening the governance of grassroots football.
As part of the restructuring, Uche Agumo was appointed to represent Ahiazu Mbaise as a director, following the demise of the previous holder of the position. Similarly, Vitalis Chikere was appointed to represent Owerri Zone on the FA board.
The latest appointments signal a deliberate effort to restore the influence and active participation of the Owerri zone in football affairs, as the zone positions itself to regain relevance among major football communities in Imo State.
Meanwhile, in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Kennedy Onwunali, who has served as an actor for several years, has now been officially confirmed as the substantive coordinator of the local Football Association.
His appointment follows what stakeholders have described as a successful tenure characterized by stability and bottom-up development.
With these developments, stakeholders believe that Owerri Zone is on track to re-establish itself as a key driver of football administration and development within the state.
Also present at the meeting were the Honorable Onyema Ofurum of Owerri North and Sir Alwel Njemanze of Owerri Municipal, further underscoring the broad support for the ongoing restructuring process.
