The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) has served Barr. Iyke Igbokwe a five-year ban from all State Football Related activities.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
ANSFA Chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi in a release made available to the media in a letter dated 19th July, 2025
with the title, “Re- notification of disciplinary action and five year ban from all football related activities in Anambra State”
The letter reads: “Following the recent sitting of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) committee held on Friday, 18th July, 2025, we wish to formally notify you of the outcome concerning the allegations of your gross misconduct which you made against the Secretary of the Association, Mr. Ralph Nweke.
“Despite being duly invited to appear and present evidence before the committee, you willfully failed to appear and instead launched a series of verbal attacks not only on the Secretary but also the FA Chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, the Disciplinary Committee and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation.
“These actions were considered highly unethical, disrespectful and in direct violation of the core values and operational principles of organized football administration. After thorough investigation and due consultations with relevant authorities, the Disciplinary Committee found your claims to be unsubstantiated and baseless.
“Consequently, the Committee has imposed a FIve (5) Year Ban on you, effective immediately, in participating in or being involved in any football-related activities within Anambra State. You are hereby strictly warned to desist from entering any football field, stadium or venue hosting officially recognized football events within the state during this period. Failure to comply will attract further sanctions and may lead to legal consequences.
“Additionally, your public utterances and defamatory statements against FA officials fall within the scope of cyber bullying and character defamation, both of which are prosecutable offenses under Nigerian law. You are therefore advised to refrain from any further public or online commentary that may be considered abusive, false and malicious.
“Please be reminded that according to the statutes and code of ethics guiding football administration in Nigeria, particularly under Article 57 of the NFF Code of Ethics, any individual found guilty of misconduct, defamation or bringing the game to disrepute shall face disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or permanent ban.
“We hope that this letter serves as a final warning and a call to uphold the spirit of respect, discipline and integrity in all your future engagements,” the statement read.
The ANSFA in the letter also copied the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State; Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Abuja; Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Nnewi Police Station.
