Gov. Yusuf lauds Kano for Impressive outing in Chief of Naval Staff Football Championship
Commendation
By Ahmed Abdulkadir Kano
Kano, Gov.Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has commended Team Kano for their outstanding performance at the just concluded 1st Chief of Naval Staff Under-20 Male Youth Football Championship in Kano.
The tournament was organized by the African Youth Sports Federation (AYSOF) and sponsored by the Nigerian Navy, under the esteemed leadership of Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Ibrahim Garba-Shuaibu on Sunday in Kano.
He explained that the tournament was organized to showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition among the participating teams.
Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Aminu Abdussalam , expressed his appreciation for the importance of sports in fostering peace, unity, and understanding among communities in Nigeria.
He highlighted the positive impact of AYSOF in nurturing talent and facilitating the integration of Kano state’s youth into international football teams, where they excel and earn well-deserved recognition.
Furthermore, Yusuf revealed plans to establish a management team dedicated to steering the affairs of Kano Pillars in their upcoming tournament in Asaba, Delta State, with the aim of bringing the trophy home.
He equally assured sports enthusiasts that the state government was fully committed to supporting Kano Pillars.
The governor emphasized that the government was determined to promote sporting activities in the state as a means of engaging and empowering the youth.
He further acknowledged the efforts of AYSOF President, Ahmed Lawal, spanning over four decades, in organizing nationwide tournaments to enhance relationships among diverse ethnic groups and religious bodies.
Earlier, Ahmed Lawal, President of AYSOF, said the primary objectives of the tournament was to foster unity among youth, briege economic and ethnic disparities, and redirecting young individuals away from negative influences towards meaningful engagement in sports.
The Chief of Naval Staff, represented by Commodore, Usman Bugaje, Commandant of Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, expressed gratitude to AYSOF for organizing the tournament and honored to serve as the patron of the esteemed organization.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s unwavering support to AYSOF and extended his appreciation to the people of Kano State for hosting the event.
The tournament’s champion , Team Katsina and runners up team Kano were awarded the trophy, medals, and certificates, following an intense final match decided by a penalty shootout.
