Umunnachi Community in Dunukofia LGA of Anambra State at the weekend honoured her illustrious daughter and Super Falcons Star, Rita Chikwelu.
The honour for the Saudi based Women’s Premier League star who plays for Al Shabab was in the form of a novelty football match between Umunnachi All Stars versus Rita Chikwelu and Friends.
The novelty match played at the Central School pitch Umunnachi saw Rita Chikwelu and Friends seeing off Umunnachi All Stars by 3 goals to 2 with the celebrant scoring a brace while Super Falcons player Osinachi Ohale was also on the score sheet.
In her speech, the former Super Falcons Captain, Rita Chikwelu thanked the entire Umunnachi Community and all who came out in their numbers to celebrate her through the novelty match. Chikwelu promised to do her best in supporting upcoming male and female footballers through her contact in ensuring they achieve their dreams of playing professional football.
The Al Shabab forward advised the youths to embrace education while pursuing their dream of playing professional football. She highlighted hardwork, dedication, being focused and eating right as some of the criteria needed in excelling as a professional footballer.
Other programs lined up in celebration of Rita Chikwelu’s return are Morning Walk, Thanksgiving Service at Emmanuel Anglican Church Umunnachi and House warming cum opening of her new residential home.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that the novelty football match had the President-General of the town, Arch. Frank Okonkwo performing the ceremonial kick-off
