Idemili South wins second Nonye Soludo volleyball tournament in Anambra
The female volleyball team from Idemili South Local Government Area has claimed victory at the second Nonye Soludo Volleyball Competition, held at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The event, initiated by Dr Nonye Soludo, aims to discover and nurture volleyball talent across Anambra State. The final match, played on June 2, 2025, saw Team Idemili South defeat Team Njikoka in a thrilling contest. Organizers and officials praised the teams for their dedication and highlighted the importance of grassroots sports development.
Match highlights
- Team Idemili South LGA won the championship, defeating Team Njikoka LGA in the final on June 2, 2025.
- Dr Nonye Soludo presented N750,000 to the winners, N500,000 to the runners-up, and N250,000 to Team Anaocha LGA, who finished third.
- The competition featured 36 matches, with four teams reaching the semi-finals.
- Individual awards went to Stephanie Nwadinobi (best attacker), Cynthia Uzuegbunam (best setter), and Chinecherem Nwazupu (Most Valuable Player).
- Organizers called for better support and recognition for local players to encourage them to represent Anambra State at national events.
