By Uzo Ugwunze
It was an atmosphere of conviviality at the United Primary School football pitch Nkpor Agu, Idemili North LGA, Anambra State over the weekend as the New Auto Spare parts Market Nkpor Traders Association commenced a football tournament to foster friendship amongst themselves.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, the innovative New Auto Spare parts Market Nkpor Chairman, Chief Stephen Oforleh popularly called Award by his admirers explained the importance of sports saying that it unites people, fosters peace and friendship, enhances good health and helps people unwind after long stressful business activities.
The traders also used the opportunity to advise vehicle owners and users on the importance of patronizing the New Auto Spare parts Market Nkpor stressing the benefits of purchasing original products that one can trace the address of the manufacturers to avoid frequent vehicle breakdown which can also affect ones health.
Furthermore, Oforleh thanked the traders and major sponsors of the football tournament ” New parts Football League 2025″ for their cooperation and unalloyed support pledging that he would continue to work with his executives for the best interest and welfare of the traders.
“Our gratitude goes firstly to the Almighty God, the official sponsors of the tournament, ELPI Group of companies, Kakarakaa Groups Ltd, Bauman Industries who were present to grace this opening ceremony. I also thank my fellow executives and specifically the Football League LOC led by Comrade Edwin Ibeabuchi”, said Oforleh.
An official sponsor of the New parts Football League,Managing Director Kakarakaa Group of companies, Chief Ifeanyi Onyejekwe (Ifeco) prayed that the tournament shall be successful without injury on players.
” I am a member of kakarakaa Group representing four manufacturers in India:
BSN crankshaft , SPR pistons and rings , PBG ( P tech ) PAL radiator. As you cannot take medicine that has no address, make sure that the medicine you give your vehicle has an address.Our products have the address of the manufacturer on them.
“We are not a pool betting house but a manufacturing company and our concern is to give you the best. If that product has no address on it leave it because what destroyed your vehicle can destroy you or make you to develop hypertension. Your life depends on the life of your vehicle.when your vehicle is not good, there are chances that you can breakdown.
“Check the address of products before you buy because we now have Google to know the one that is authentic because there is now ‘NAFDAC’ for vehicles”, he quipped.
Moreso, ELPI Representative and CEO Chiora Auto supply Nigeria Ltd, Chief Chima Anyaora described Sports as a food that satisfy people’s hunger. ‘People are always happy any time sporting activities like football match is being played. With the prevalent economic crunch in the country which is causing depression in some people there is need to stimulate people with extra curricular activities outside business hustle and bustle to help relax their minds.
“Sometimes in a week you do not made tangible sales so people need to do that will help them out of depression. Sports can make you forget your worries and frustrations. It also fosters unity between people of different categories. It is a rallying point between businessmen, Masters and apprentices all playing together.
“Not all ailments require drugs, some require sports or exercise as a therapy. When someone is happy watching or playing football, it is prolong the person’s life. New parts Market traders are united and love themselves. y many outsiders from neighboring markets came to relax with us and they can go home and introduce what they learnt in their own market.
The tournament began on Sunday July 27, 2025 with Sunshine FC (A1 – A5) defeating SkyLine FC (C 6B – C 11) in the opening match by a penalty shootout (6 – 5). Also, on August 3, 2025 Chairman’s Football team – Bright Stars FC (A6 – 10) was held to a goalless draw by P- Tech FC (0 – 0). The finals of the ongoing football tournament will be played on October 26, 2025 by 3:30 pm, same venue.
Dignitaries present include Chairman, Nkpor Main relief market, Chief Paul Okafor and his counterpart at Old Motor Spare parts Mgbuka Nkpor.
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