GOC Organises Invitation Football Competition 2025 in Rivers

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, has ended its ‘Invitation Football Competition 2025’ held at the premises of the Division headquarters in Port Harcourt, in Rivers State.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Division, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, speaking at the end of the match, said the primary aim of hosting the “GOC Division Invitation Football Competition 2025” was to engage the minds of the youths.

Noting that “an idle mind is devil’s workshop”, Major General Emekah said it was necessary to employ none kinetic approach to engage the mind of the young officers.

The GOC who doubles as the Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, emphasised on the importance of physical fitness to Nigerian Army, expressing satisfaction with the tournament.

“What we try to do is to keep our youths busy and that is the primary reason we are doing this. We conduct both kinetic and non-kinetic operations and this is one of the non-kinetic.

“This will help to keep their minds fit, physical fitness is important and if you’re physically fit, it will keep your brain and mind at alert,” he noted.

He stated further that “From here we spot talents that will project beyond the barracks. Today’s match was quite impressive, but they will do better in subsequent competition.

“This is an invitational tournament. There is no need for a winner or loser. They did not show the spirit behind the competition because it is supposed to be a novelty match. I however congratulate you for winning”, Maj Gen. Emekah hailed the winning team.

Python 6 Division Football Club defeated Ugboro FC, a visiting team from Cross River State 4 -1. Trophy and cash were presented to winning teams in the week- long tournament.