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By Muzammil Dalha Yola  The NDLEA 'Marwa Boys' football team is set to face off against the Federal Fire Service Football Team in a friendly match, marking the 2024 Ember Months Fire Sensitization campaign. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on December 5, 2024, at the Immigration Training School, Airport Road, Kano, with kickoff time slated for 3:30 pm. The friendly match is part of the Ember Months Fire Sensitization campaign, aimed at raising awareness about fire safety and prevention during the dry season. The event promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. The NDLEA 'Marwa Boys' team, named after the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has been actively engaged in promoting sports and physical fitness among its personnel. The team has been training rigorously in preparation for the match, and their fans are eagerl...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola  Preparations are complete for the inaugural Gwagwaren Katsina Peace and Unity Football Competition, scheduled to take place in the Funtua Zone. Abubakar Sani, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee and Chairman of Dikko Radda Door to Door Youths and Sports Mobilization Awareness, announced the tournament's readiness ahead of the opening ceremony. The competition, sponsored by Alh Abdullahi Albasu, will feature 64 local football clubs from the Funtua senatorial zone. The winners will receive a cash prize of 5 million naira, while the second and third-place teams will receive 3 million naira and 2 million naira, respectively. Additionally, all participating teams will receive 50,000 naira and two footballs each. The opening match between Super Tigers and Tiger Boys will kick off on Friday, December 6th, at 3:00 pm at the Funtua Township Grounds.

  By Muzammil Dalha Yola  The Kano State Football Association (KSFA) conducted the draws for the 2024/25 Tofa Premier League on December 3, 2024, at the mixed zone of the Sani Abacha Stadium. The event was attended by KSFA Board Members, including Chairman Dr. Shariff Rabiu Inuwa, Vice Chairman Alhaji Aminu Muhammad China, Chairman of the Competitions KSFA Hassan Abdullahi Garo, Rilwanu Idris Malikawa, and Secretary General Shehu Buhari. In his remarks, the KSFA Chairman expressed his appreciation to the club owners for their commitment and cooperation with the association in uplifting and promoting the image of the state's highest league. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success in the league. The draws resulted in the formation of two groups, Group A and Group B, each consisting of 10 teams. The teams in Group A include: 1. Fc Kano Municipal 2. Fc Kano Lions 3. Fc Sauna United 4. Fc Kano Pillars U/15 5. Fc Ashafa Action 6. Fc Young Tale...

  By Ado Salisu  Following sustained progress in preparation for the 2025 Gombe State Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Competition, the Green White Green Sports Center Ltd has successfully completed the construction of 19 new toilets and the renovation of 11 existing ones at the competition venues. The project was executed by Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GWG and Gombe State Athletics Association, as part of its corporate social responsibility. This underscores the association's commitment to creating a hygienic and comfortable environment for athletes and officials during the championship. According to the association's chairman, Ahmad Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, "This effort reflects our dedication to providing world-class facilities that support sports development in Gombe State." He added that the newly constructed and renovated facilities, totaling 30, are designed to meet modern standards, ensuring convenience and promoting a he...

  By Jamilu Uba Adamu As the beautiful game continues to captivate audiences worldwide, the importance of safety and security in football stadia cannot be overstated. In modern football administration, substantial investments are made to train security personnel on crowd control measures, ensuring spectators and players are safeguarded on match days. However, the reality in Nigeria is alarming. A stadium with a capacity of 18,000 was recently grossly overcrowded with nearly 30,000 football fans. The stark reality is that overcrowding, due to the overselling of tickets, poses a significant threat to the structural integrity of our dilapidated stadium stands. The consequences of a disaster are too catastrophic to contemplate. It is imperative that the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) takes proactive steps to address this ticking time bomb. The NPFL must encourage teams to educate fans, club officials, and security personnel on crowd control and ticket sales management. Thi...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola  The Kano State Football Referees Council has made a remarkable performance in the ongoing National Fitness Examination held in Zaria, with an impressive 78% pass rate. According to a press statement signed by the Council's Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Sani Shuaibu, the council sent 54 contingents to participate in the examination, with 53 taking part in the test and only one, Sha'araani Guza, unable to participate due to health reasons. The statement listed the 42 referees who successfully passed the examination, while 11 others did not make the cut. The following referees have successfully passed the examination: 1. Yusuf Garba Rumbu 2. Habibu Ghali 3. Shehu Sa'idu Akai 4. Shamsu Yusha'u 5. Ismail Ishaq 6. Mustapha Ado 7. Aliyu Umar 8. Abbas Musa 9. Muhammad Sunusi 10. Abubakar Bala 11. Hassan Sisa 12. Muhammad Ya'u Kawo 13. Hamza Garba 14. Abdullahi Sharada 15. Aminu Hamisu 16. Ali Rabi'u Darma 17. Bashir Mukhtar 18. Yahaya Gambo 19. J...