Nigeria Football Fraternity Mourns: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Passes On.

The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the sudden and unexpected death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a renowned politician, oil mogul, and owner of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, the Nnewi-based club that made history by winning the 2016 Federation Cup, defeating Nasarawa United in Lagos.Senator Ubah’s contributions to Nigerian football will be deeply remembered, particularly his role in FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s success. Beyond football, he was a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, having recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) with ambitions to contest the Anambra State governorship election. He was also the CEO of Capital Oil, a leading oil and gas company.The news of his passing comes just days after the demise of another Igbo leader, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, owner of the defunct Iwuanyanwu National FC (now Heartland FC). While details of Senator Ubah’s death are still scarce, his impact on Nigerian football and politics will be profoundly felt and deeply missed.