The councillor representing Ikpokiri Ward 6 in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Legislative Assembly, Hon Josiah Samuel has hailed the champions of the first INTELS Cup Football Competition among clubsides in Ogu, Ikpokiri Stars FC, for making the community proud.

Hon Samuel made the commendation in an interview with The Tidesports at Ogu soon after the final game in which Ikpokiri Stars beat the Future Stars of Ogu. He said that the team’s performances through out the championship had shown that they were indeed stars to watch out for.

According to him, the people of the Ikpokiri community would remain grateful to them for emerging winners of the first ever INTELS Cup Football Competition for teams in Ogu, of the company’s host communities, pointing out that they are worthy ambassadors of the people.

Hon Samuel, who is also the Deputy Leader and Councillor incharge of youths, sports, culture and tourism, however, attributed their victory to hardwork and team spirit. He assured that the team would successfully defend the cup come next year.

“Certainly, it is a team to beat in the Local Government Area as only Sharks or Dolphins of Port Harcourt could beat them in any competition in the state,” Samuel boasted. He thanked the organizers of the competition, for giving the youths a sense of belonging.

Also speaking, the coach of Ikpokiri Stars FC, Josiah Aguru thanked God for the victory and hoped to sustain the team for future competitions in and outside the local government area.