HAWKS FC’S FAIRYTALE RUN ENDS, FOUNDER LOOKS TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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By Wakawaka Sports

For a club formed barely a year ago, Hawks Football Club, Owerri, announced their arrival on the Imo football scene with an impressive debut season in the 2026 Imo State Football Association League, finishing the regular season with a perfect winning record before falling on penalties in the semi-final.

Founded in 2025 by football administrator and community leader Wisdom Onyeaka Kelechi of Umuguma in Owerri West Local Government Area, Hawks FC was established to identify, nurture and expose talented young footballers to opportunities within and outside Nigeria. The club’s philosophy is based on discipline, structured player development and attractive attacking football.

The club’s extraordinary journey has been guided by a clear vision shared by its founder and team manager, Marcellinus Emmanuel Uchechukwu, who coined the name “Hawks FC”. Together, they have created an environment where young players are encouraged to grow both on and off the pitch, with the long-term goal of producing professionals capable of competing at the highest level.

Hawks FC justified the rising expectations surrounding the team by winning every match in the regular season and emerging as one of the competition’s biggest revelations. Their consistent performances attracted widespread admiration and underlined the effectiveness of the club’s development programme.

The club’s quest for a dream final however came to an end in the semi-final after a 1-1 draw against Onyema FC, when the newcomers lost on penalties. Despite the disappointment, their first campaign was widely regarded as a great success and a statement of intent.

Reflecting on the season, Wisdom Onyeaka Kelechi described the campaign as just the beginning of a long-term project. “By the grace of God, we are a work in progress,” he said, expressing confidence that Hawks FC will continue to provide opportunities to talented youth while significantly contributing to the development of football in Imo State and Nigeria.