Environmental Sciences Retain Male Soccer Crown At NAU Staff Games
Environmental Sciences Retain Male Soccer Crown At NAU Staff Games
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The Faculty of Environmental Sciences has successfully defended its male football title at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Staff Games, defeating the Faculty of Arts 2-0 in a final that capped a fiercely contested tournament involving fourteen faculties and units.
The champions, who kicked off their title defence on June 10, 2026, carried their form through to the final, where two well-taken goals settled the contest.
Dr. Alom Anselem Chukwuma, Head of Department, Urban and Regional Planning, opened the scoring with a composed finish. Prof. Joseph Onyejiaka doubled the advantage soon after with a moment of individual brilliance, putting the result beyond the Faculty of Arts' reach.
The Faculty of Arts took silver, while the Faculty of Social Sciences claimed bronze.
Team captain Dr. Chiagozie Bert-Okonkwor commended his squad's discipline and cohesion, crediting their title retention to the unity they maintained throughout the competition.
Champions' Squad: Mr. Awotunde Babatunde Adeolu, Mr. Akabogu Baruch, Mr. Okwuchukwu Okeke, Mr. Amuzie Kanayo, Mr. Arize Chinedu, Mr. Orji Emeka, Mr. Ifeatu Anazodo, Surv. Emeka Ernest Okafor, Qs. Gideon Eze, Dr. Peter Nzoiwu, HOD Geography and Meteorology, and Mr. Fidelis Anthony Dung.
