The owners of the State Club of the Soul shine with the girl of the Wakawaka Sports Awards edition

The city of Owerri has recently recovered while the Wakawaka Sports Awards held its long-awaited first edition-and and was nothing short of memorable!

Hosted at the Elegant City Cruz Hotel, one of the best hospitality clubs of Owerri, the event celebrated individuals and organizations that have made considerable contributions to the development of sport in Nigeria. And to lead the accusation they were prominent members of the association of the owners of the State Club of the Soul, who really stole the spotlight.

Big Night for the owners of the State Club of the Soul

It was a proud moment for the Owners Association Club since four of their members were honored with prestigious prizes:

Chief Kachi Autonfule

PMC OKEKE

Hon. Innocent Onwubiko

The coach Nelly Orisakwe, who shared the Young Achievers award with Harmony Chidi

These awards are a testimony of their tireless efforts in promoting sport both in terms of basic and professional level.

Honor legends and heroes not celebrated

One of the most touching moments of the night was the award for the special recognition awarded to the veteran journalist Elder Theodor Tasie. Known for his profoundly rooted commitment for sports relationships, his award was a heartfelt in the vital role that journalism plays in modeling the sports industry.

Another emotional culminating point was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Sylvester “Bahama” oparancia, which fought the disease. The crowd gave a hot ovation while receiving its prize together with Mr. Henry Orji, who was a support pillar during his health trip.

Big names, bigger results

The prizes attracted dignitaries and sports leaders from all over the country. Engr. Musa Kida, president of Nigeria Basketball Federation, was represented by Mr. Kelechi Anosike, while Dr. Martins Osundu, president of the Badagry Football Council, was available to receive its prize for the best president of the Football Local Government association.

Andrew Ekejiubba, head of the media, GTI, received the Sports Achieveg prize, while Cope & Live Foundation / Ebere Amraiizu was honored with the Sports Foundation Award.

Complete list of winners at the Wakawaka Sports Awards of 2025

Here is a rundown of those who have been recognized:

Coach Dan Anyiam – Posthmous Evergreen Award

Dr. Patrick Ekeji – Pathfinder in Sports Administration Award

Mr. Ebi Egbe (Monimichelle) – Iconic Sports Facility Manager Award

Mr. Andrew Ekejiuba – Sports Autiever Award

Hon. Innocent ONWubiko – Sports Autiever Award

Cape Kachi Atum – Sports Award

Mrs. Sabina Chikere – Sports Autiever Award

PMC OKEKE – Basic sports developers award

Elder Theodor Tasie – Prize for special recognition

Mr. Bahama opanotie – Lifetime Achievement Award

Coach Nelly Orisakwe and Harmony Chidi – Young Achievers Award

Comos Chukwuemeka – Young Sports Administrator Award

COPE & LIVE FOUNDATION / EBERE AMARAZUU – Sports Foundation Award

Mr. Charles Duruaku – Sports Autiever Award

Desire opanotie – Sports Ahiever Award

Dr. Kachi Nwoga – Award Sports Initiative Award

Dr. Osondu Martins Ibegbu – Sports Ahiever Award

Coach Mgbenwelu Ndidi Henry – Grassroots Developer Award

Engr. Musa Kida – Sports Achievement Award

Hon. Obinna Onyeocha – Recognition of sporting results

A celebration of the impact

More than distributing plates and trophies, the Wakawaka Sports Awards is a celebration of hard work, passion and inheritance. It is a question of recognizing those who use sport as a tool for change and unity.

Organized by SilverNews Communications, publishers of Wakawaka Sports Extra, the event is destined to become a fixed appointment in the Nigeria sports calendar – and to judge by this first edition, the future seems bright, according to the CEO of society, Kennedy Onwunal.

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