Chikelue Iloenyosi, a former Super Eagles defender, has declared a 'no retreat, no surrender' in football development in Anambra State during his tenure as Chairman of Anambra State Football Association, ANSFA, Exclusivenews.com.ng reports.

Iloenyosi, who is Chairman of Anambra State Football Association, ANSFA, further reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting football development in the state.

Iloenyosi spoke during a chat with the sporting media in Awka on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

The former Nigeria international Chief  highlighted various programs and activities he has designed to meaningfully engage the youth.

“My vision is to interface with talented Anambra youths through football activities by engaging them meaningfully in order to stem the tide of social vices, quell any form of youth restiveness and harness their talents and youthful energy positively”, Iloenyosi who is fondly called 'General' said.

Responding on the recent accusations by one Iyke Igbokwe, Chief Iloenyosi averred that his administration has no time for detractors who have no meaningful contributions to make towards football development in the state but are only concerned about their selfish desires and quest to reap where they did not sow.

The 'Capacity Chairman' as Iloenyosi is called, alleged that the so-called Iyke Igbokwe is 'a rabble-rouser' in the business of 'destructive criticism' against the National Sports Commission, NSC, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and the ANSFA owing to his non-involvement in their activities after his push to be part of the reputable organizations after all failed.

“We are focused on changing the narrative for sports development in the state using football as we are gradually unveiling our programmes and activities targeted towards youth engagement and harnessing their potentials.

“One of our objectives in to return back to the glory days where Anambra use to have at least four to five players playing for the Super Eagles and other national teams.

“This is our focus, we do not have time for detractors and rabble-rousers such as one Iyke Igbokwe who over the years has been known for his selfish motives and destructive criticism of reputable sports organizations in the land", Iloenyosi said.

“We have a noble brand and our focus is to use the platform to impart the lives of our teeming youths,” he added.

The Anambra FA boss also eulogized Gov. Soludo for his support for sports development in the state while assuring that the ANSFA will continue to churn out programmes and activities that will add value to the society and support the reelection bid of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo.