By Ikenna Nwokedi 

History was made on Saturday, 6th December 2025, as the National President of the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) Worldwide, Prince Vincent Okumagba officially inaugurated the Anambra State Chapter of the club at a grand ceremony held at the Onitsha Sports Club, GRA, Onitsha.

The inauguration and launching marked a significant milestone in the expansion of SESC’s nationwide network in underscoring Prince Okumagba’s commitment to uniting Nigerian football fans across all regions.

The colourful event attracted local football enthusiasts, sports administrators, and notable figures from Anambra’s football community, including representatives from professional football clubs in the state.

In his address, the SESC National President, Prince Okumagba while expressing excitement at the official inauguration of the SESC Anambra State Chapter informed that the club’s mission is to promote Nigerian football and serve as the “12th man” for the Super Eagles.

The number one supporter of the Super Eagles charged the Anambra State chapter to increase the number of supporters emanating from the state. He also revealed that the Chairman of the Anambra State chapter will be part of the supporters contingent from Nigeria that will travel to Morocco for the AFCON.

In his inaugural address, the Anambra State Chairman of SESC, Chief Kingsley Uduh thanked Prince Okumagba for the special visit geared towards the inauguration of the SESC Anambra State Chapter. Chief Uduh thanked the members of the SESC Anambra State Chapter for the confidence reposed in him towards piloting the affairs of the club.

The SESC State Chairman urged the members to think deeply about football in Nigeria as the Super Eagles need to fly high again at the upcoming AFCON. He called for support and commitment from the club members in moving the Super Eagles forward.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission (ASSDC), Hon. Patrick Estate Onyedum, represented by the Director of Sports at the ASSDC, Chief Emeka Obidimma welcomed the SESC National President to Anambra State.

The ASSDC boss eulogized his prowess in seeing out a very formidable supporters club in Nigeria. Hon. Onyedum assured of ASSDC support to Chief Uduh's led administration recounting his immense support to sports development in the state.

Onyedum also prayed for further inclusion of Anambra State Sports in the scheme of National affairs while holding firmly to his view that Anambra state has always and will always play a huge role in sporting affairs in Nigeria.

On her part, the Vice-Chairman, SESC, Anambra State chapter, Mrs Ada Edward, led with the official ushering in of the National President of SESC Worldwide. Mrs Edward took a walk down memory lane, recalling her first entrance into the supporters club scene, dating back over 30 years ago which coincidentally was her first contact with the National President of the SESC.

The SESC Anambra State Vice-Chairman expressed optimism, that her experience will further garnish the efforts of the new executives of the Anambra chapter while plans will be made to retain consistency. She also thanked the members of the supporters club who came from Lagos while also commending the ASSDC for their support.

The colourful event also featured presentation of Super Eagles Supporters Club apparels by Prince Okumagba to the Chairman of SESC Anambra State Chapter, musical entertainment by the SESC band and presentation of SESC sourvenirs from the state Chairman to top dignitaries who witnessed the occasion.