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Chidi Appear, the Ibele born high profile Chief and Ambassador,popularly known as Appear, (some spell Appiah) has donated the sum of \u20a61 million to sponsor what is now known as Ibele Unity Cup 2026. This was disclosed in a press statement High Chief Appear who has been described as the \u201cGeorge Soros of Umuaka\u201d made available to Umuaka Times last week.<\/p>\n

Local correspondents gathered that when the news of the football tournament got across Ibele community, traditional title holders, youths, students and many others as well as Ibele Sports Council took time to thank him and congratulate him for yet another wonderful donation the \u201cIbele George Soros\u201d has made in the recent time.<\/p>\n

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Chief Osuagwuwho is also the Akuagbaranawu 1 disclosed to Umuaka Times that he made the donation to support grassroots football activities in his community because charity begins at home. It can be recalled that last year being 2025, the millionaire philanthropist donated a cup for the entire Umuaka town.<\/p>\n

High Chief Appear used the opportunity and urged Ibele youths to go into training and bring out the best in them when the tournament kicks off.\u00a0 He further appealed to parents to watch their children very well and support them in their football careers and in other careers as well.<\/p>\n

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