By Jamilu Uba Adamu
All is now set for the maiden edition of the Gusau/Ahlan Football Tournament in Kano.
The Football Tournament is being organised under the Chairmanship of Alh. Sabo Eka (Jigawa State FA Chairman) to celebrate the Election of Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.
The competition will also help to discover young football talents from the grassroots in Kano State.
During the meeting with the participating football teams which was held on Saturday, 19-11-2022, at Al-Ihsan, Kano State FA Secretary, Alh. Shehu Buhari and Kano State FA Board 2nd vice chairman Alh. Halliru Alasan Sumaila disclosed that all the preparations to kick-off the tournament have been made.
They urged all the participating teams to abide by the rules and regulations guiding the competition.
Accordingly, draws for the 20 football teams that will compete at the tournament was also held, categorizing the teams into four groups which comprise;
Group A.
1.Jnr. Pillars
2. Soccer Strikers
3. Esteemed Boys
4. FC Raula Diso
5. Darma United
Group B.
1. Kano Stars
2. Sky Limit
3. Pro Line
4. Karota FC
5. Mumbayya Fc
Group C.
1. Clever Warriors
2. Kano Lions Amo Boys
3. Golden Bullet
4. Kofar Ruwa
5. Dabo Babes
Group D.
1. Tahir Babies
2. Ashafa Action
3. Gwale United
4. Gyaranya United
5. Samba Kurna
The grassroots competition is sponsored by Yusuf Garba ( also known as Rumbu).