From Saka Bolaji – Minna
Chairman, Match Commissioner Appointment Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, has donated a giant trophy to be competed for by youth in Minna Emirate.
Fresh presented the trophy recently to the Emir of Minna Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago at his palace saying the football competition which will be organised by the state football association is to honour the emir for his contribution to wise counselling of the youth
According to him,” the state FA is trying to resurrect the Emir of Minna Cup which has become moribund for a very long time and the football competition would be used to asses future stars in an around Minna”
Fresh, who is also the Niger state FA chairman pointed out that the game of soccer has assisted in no small way to take away the minds of the youth from negative tendencies and promised to sustained all football competitions in the state
” There are a lot of football competition going on in Niger state, and it is our duty as football administrators to encourage it especially now that we have seen the enthusiasm among the youth to play football”
The Emir Bahago thanked the visiting state football association members for their support to the growth and development of football in the state.
“I want to specifically thank you all for your love and concern for the growth of football in my domain. I am also extremely happy for the trophy donated in my honour, we will support you all in every way possible, ” he added.
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