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President of Island All Stars, Chief Kenneth Okeke, has unveiled an ambitious plan following his team’s narrow 1–0 victory over Surulere All Stars in a return-leg friendly. The win marked a positive start for his tenure as the club’s sixth president.
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Speaking after the game, Okeke emphasised unity and development as cornerstones of his vision for the club. "What we’re looking forward to doing is to unite the club and break new frontiers for development, welfare, and the oneness of all our members," he declared.
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This friendly result, though non‑competitive, symbolises more than just a scoreline it signifies the beginning of a new chapter, driven by community cohesion and strategic growth under Okeke’s leadership.
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We believe Chief Kenneth Okeke’s leadership of Island All Stars may well be the catalyst the club needs. His emphasis on unity, development and member welfare sets a high bar and rightly so. Football clubs exist not just to win games but to serve as community pillars.
Creating harmony within the ranks boosts performance. When players, staff and supporters feel aligned, the club’s identity strengthens. Chief Okeke appears acutely aware of this dynamic. His to "break new frontiers" suggests a willingness to innovate through youth outreach, infrastructure improvements and perhaps local partnerships.
We also welcome the broader view of welfare. Club presidents often focus solely on results, but Okeke’s inclusive language "oneness of all our members" hints at an administration that understands sport’s social dimension. This approach fosters trust and loyalty, vital ingredients for sustainable club growth.
Now begins the hard part: turning slogans into results. A friendly win is welcome, but accountability will come through transparent actions. Will resources be invested in training facilities? Can programmes be introduced to support player welfare and education? The blueprint is there execution will define its success.
We sense a real opportunity for Island All Stars to evolve into something more than a local team. With leadership that values both progress and people, there is scope for genuine transformation. This is the kind of leadership that could inspire not only victories on the pitch but legacy off it.
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Did You Know?
Island All Stars compete in the Nigerian amateur All‑Stars circuit, which frequently hosts friendlies between Lagos communities.
Chief Kenneth Okeke was elected as the club’s sixth president as referenced, the victory was among his first [public successes](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/yobo-premier-league-move-to-everton-ideal-for-moses-simon/).
Surulere All Stars International, their friendly opponents, boast a long legacy in Lagos neighbourhood football.
The match was part of a broader sports [initiative](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-law-and-ethics/maduka-okoye-set-to-miss-super-eagles-march-wcq-due-to-club-suspension/) in Lagos aimed at fostering local talent and community engagement through friendly fixtures.
Friendly fixtures in this amateur league often serve as trials for players seeking to join semi‑professional clubs in the region.