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Gombe Athletics Championships: Seasoned Officials Unveiled for 2025 Event

By Muzammil Dalha Yola  The Gombe State Athletics Association (GSAA) has announced the lineup of experienced officials for the 2025 Gombe Inter Secondary School Athletics Competition. Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe revealed the list of 12 top athletics officials, boasting impressive track records in managing major athletics events. Hon. Gara Gombe, a former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, will spearhead the competition as Director General. Dr. Alex Sule Mana takes the reins as competition manager, while Prince Simon Ayuba serves as Competition Technical Manager. Other key officials include Abbas Mohammed as Chief Track Judge, Gama Yakubu as Chief Field Judge and referee, and Solomon Achi as Chief Time Keeper. According to Hon. Gara Gombe, the careful selection of officials underscores the competition's importance, which has garnered positive feedback from key athletics stakeholders nationwide. Haruna Isa Kalshingi will act as scribe for the week-long event,...
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NDLEA Kano Command and Gongoni Company Ltd. Partner to Combat Drug Abuse

By Jamilu Uba Adamu  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command has collaborated with Gongoni Company Limited to launch a sports-based school awareness campaign aimed at combating drug abuse among youths. Today Wednesday 15th, January, 2025 a delegation from Gongoni Company Limited, led by Marketing Representative Mr. Jacob, visited the NDLEA state commander, Ahmad Idris Abubakar, to solidify the partnership. During the visit, Commander Abubakar expressed his appreciation for Gongoni's efforts and emphasized the importance of collaboration in the fight against drug abuse. Mr. Jacob reiterated Gongoni's commitment to the partnership and conveyed the company's Managing Director's well wishes and greetings. The campaign, which kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, January 16, 2025, will feature a series of sports events and awareness programs at three selected schools: FAAN Staff Secondary, Army Day Girls Secondary School, and Rochas Foundation. This initi...
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Gombe State Inter-Schools Athletics Championships: 73 Schools Confirm Participation

By Ado Salisu  The Gombe State Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Competition 2025 has received a significant boost with 73 schools across 11 Local Government Areas officially registering to participate in the championship. Scheduled to take place from January 19 to 25, 2025, at the Pantami Township Stadium in Gombe Metropolis, the event aims to promote sportsmanship, uncover young athletic talents, and foster youth development. Participating schools, including GDSS Dukku West, GSS Bolari East, Emerald International Academy, and Diocesan High School, will compete in various track and field events, such as 100m, 200m, 400m, and relay races, as well as shot put, long jump, high jump, triple jump, and javelin throw. Additionally, football matches are scheduled, featuring youth football teams competing in exciting games leading to the finals. Notably, scouts from Germany, led by former Flying Eagles captain and UEFA License Coach Andrew Uwe, and Coach Henry Ambrose from AGIC-DIASPORA FO...
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Katsina Football Academy Secures Partnership With Three Maltese Clubs In Europe

By Nasir Gide  Katsina State Football Academy has strengthened its European presence by securing partnerships with three prominent Maltese clubs.  The Academy Chairman Ahmed Mohammad finalized the agreement in Malta for young Katsina talents to join Pieta Hotspurs FC, Hamrun Spartans FC, and Zabbar St Patrick FC.  Mohammed also declared that representatives from these top division clubs will visit Katsina in May 2025 for a scouting mission.  This Maltese connection opens new opportunities for our promising players to display their talents in European football," Mohammed said.  Recall that the academy had a breakthrough alliance with France's Bondy Academy in October 2024 -- the renowned training ground that produced Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé.  Bondy Academy scouts are scheduled to visit Katsina in February 2025 to identify potential talents. The back-to-back European partnerships position Katsina Football Academy as an emerging hub for Nig...
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NGF Praises Tinubu at Armed Force Remembrance Day Special Golf Kitty Tournament

By Ado Salisu  The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has  organised a special golf kitty in partnership with the Defence Headquarters to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRDC) in Abuja. The golf tournament was part of activities lined up to celebrate the 2025 AFDRC. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed on Jan. 15 to commemorate the servicemen of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It also honours veterans of World War I and II as well as the Nigerian Civil War. No fewer than 200 golfers took part in the tournament held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) Golf Club, Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, along with other top military personnel and dignitaries, was on ground to perform the ceremonial tee-off. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj. Gen. EAP Undiandeye told newsmen that the tournament was organised in partnership with the NGF to celebrate the retired and fallen heroes. He said the event was significan...
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NLO Gets Boost With Muzammil Yola's Appointment

By Muhammad Yasin Adamu The appointment of Muzammil Yola as the new North West Media Representative of Nationwide League One is a welcome development. As a renowned sports journalist with over two decades of experience, Muzammil brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. His background in scouting, coaching and team management will undoubtedly be an asset in promoting the league and engaging with fans. Muzammil's appointment is expected to bring welfare and exposure to the media department of Nationwide League One. As a well-known sports journalist in northern Nigeria, Muzammil's influence and network will help to promote the league and attract new fans. His experience in telecasting sports programs in various media organizations in Kano will also be beneficial in showcasing the league's matches and events. Under the leadership of Tunde Shamsudeen, the Media and Communication Directorate of Nationwide League One is expected to thrive with Muzammil's additio...
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JDB FC Proprietor Confident of Victory in Dr. Ibrahim Galadima Competition

By Muzammil Dalha Yola  The proprietor of Junior Dan Buram (JDB) Football Club of Daura, Katsina state, Prince Daha Umar Faruk, has expressed confidence that his team will emerge victorious in the ongoing 3rd edition of the Dr. Ibrahim Galadima soccer competition. Speaking after JDB FC's 2-1 win over FC Sheshe, which secured their spot in the quarterfinal stage, Prince Faruk praised his team's performance, describing it as "commendable." He emphasized the importance of collective effort to ensure the team's success in the knockout stage. Prince Faruk commended the technical crew and players for their dedication and urged them to maintain their momentum to achieve their objectives. He also applauded the organizers for providing live streaming, which will expose and market the players globally, and introducing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) device, which he believes has improved and modernized the championship. "This is the best competition we have ever part...
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