KSFA Conducts Draws For 2024/25 Tofa Premier League

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 Talent

7. Fc Alfindiki United

8. Fc Maisukari Tsakuwa

9. Fc Soccer Delima

10. Fc Ahzuba Feeder

Group B consists of

1. Fc Good Boys Dorayi

2. Fc Pro Line

3. Fc Gwale United

4. Fc Panahekara United

5. Fc Sheshe

6. Fc Golden Bullet

7. Fc Continue Mandawari

8. Fc Dorayi Babba Rangers

9. Fc M.M.S Tsamiya Utd

10. Fc Hotoro United

The opening match of the league is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 9, 2024, between Fc Kano Lions and Fc Young Talent.

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