Football Club Ifeanyi Ubah and its Economic Values. The X-Ray, By Amb Adichie Izuchukwu

Having been established in year 2015 by Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the club President; the club has created both direct and indirect impact since its formation.

Fc Ifeanyi Ubah has had its home matches played in its world class stadium full of committed, cheerful and passionate fans. It has played a significant role for being presence in Nigeria Professional Premier League competitions. The club success is anchored in the quality of its competitions, and the economic values it brings remain the key.

Anambra Warriors as the most continuous watched Nigeria Professional Premier League Football Club, which has not only created her cycle of growth from interested and committed fans and players, but has allowed the club to generate income from Football Authority by winning 'Cup Competitions' and has been able to invest in her players and football community.

Its Economic values being the key, her presence in the league has improved the continuing club growth, the city of Nnewi/Ozubulu and Anambra State has being known around the word. All these are linked to the club's massive feat on NPL and its short-lived CAF Continental Championship.

For commercial activities around Nnewi/Ozubulu during the club home matches, all has not only benefited, but have improved. For instance, the increasing Hotel businesses around Nnewi, Oraifite, Ozubulu and Ihembosi during the club home matches, all are due to huge fans presence from in and outside Anambra state. Commercial drivers ranging from taxi drop, bus drivers and motorcyclists have all benefited spontaneously.  Food vendors, Malls, PMS stations, etc have all benefited from the continuing success of the club.

Furthermore, the increasing demand in viewing of Fc Ifeanyi Ubah matches has positively improve 'Match Viewing Centres' The revenue generation of match viewing centres has increased to approximately 75%. The increasing demand has also increases the number of the football BET houses, like, Bet9ja, nairabet. The Bet club houses could be seen around the region.

On area of job creation. In valuating the economic impact, Fc Ifeanyi Ubah has created more than 500 direct jobs and 1000 indirect jobs as stadium construction continues and its football community living up to to the expectations. The cycle of growth has increased the number of direct and indirect jobs.

Fc Ifeanyi Ubah's presence in Nigerian Premier League has truly impacted on its regional economy.

Amb Adichie Izuchukwu
Writes from Awka.