YSFON's Boss Gawuna announces 2025 President Tinubu national Peace Cup

By Ado Salisu

The President of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has officially announced the commencement of preparations for the 2nd Edition of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu National Peace Cup, a national U-18 Boys Peace Cup Soccer Tournament scheduled to take place in Katsina, Katsina State, from October 24th to November 1st, 2025.

According to a circular issued by the YSFON National Headquarters and signed by the National Secretary, Mr. Patrick Okpavuerhe, entries are now open for all State YSFON teams across the federation. Each participating team is expected to consist of 20 players strictly under the age of 18 and three officials, one of whom must be a YSFON official.

Teams are expected to arrive in Katsina on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, with screening of players scheduled to commence by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Accommodation will be provided at designated school hostels for all participating teams, while states are strongly advised to make adequate arrangements for feeding and transportation of their contingents.

The statement further urged all state chapters to submit their team entries to the National Headquarters of YSFON on or before Friday, October 17th, 2025, and to confirm participation before departure.

The tournament, themed around peace and unity, aims to promote national integration, youth development, and grassroots sports through football.

For further inquiries, participants and state officials are encouraged to contact the National Headquarters of YSFON or reach out through the provided phone lines: 08037828932, 08033573933, or 09035680398.

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