Awka Capital Elite Football Club have emerged champions of the 2026 Chaka Pain Anambra All Stars Game after beating Estate FC 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the Awka City Stadium, Awka.

The final match, which was played on Sunday, lived up to expectations as both teams gave the fans a good game. At the end of 90 minutes, Awka Capital Elite FC carried the day with a 2-1 victory to lift the trophy.

With the victory, Awka Capital Elite FC went home with the sum of N2 million, while Estate FC, who finished as first runner-up, received N1 million.

The tournament was sponsored by Patricklingo Pharmaceutical Limited in conjunction with the Anambra State Football Association.

Speaking shortly after the final game, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Chief Patrick Onwuelingo, disclosed that a total prize money of N3.5 million was set aside for the tournament.

According to him, the winners received N2 million, the first runner-up received N1 million, while the second runner-up went home with N500,000, apart from other individual prizes.

Chief Onwuelingo said the tournament was organised to promote youth development, physical fitness, stronger sporting relationships and to encourage healthy lifestyles for families and communities across Anambra State.

He also noted that engaging in sporting activities remains an important tool for preventing diseases and maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Football lovers who watched the final at the Awka City Stadium described the match as entertaining and well organised. They also commended the sponsor for investing in grassroots football in the state.

The organisers expressed satisfaction with the turnout and the level of competition throughout the tournament, adding that the event would help to discover more young talents in Anambra State.

Source: Punch Newspapers

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