Arewa United FC defeat Barcelona to win Buhari Cup football tourney – The Bayajidda Post

Arewa United FC of Kankiya defeated Daura Barcelona FC 1-0 to clinch this year’s edition of Daura Senatorial President Buhari Cup on Sunday. The only goal of the match was scored in the first half by Lawal Umar.

Following this victory,  United boys went home with the trophy and the sum of N500,000 donated by the Senator representing the zone,  Ahmed Babba Kaita while the Daura team got N300,000 for their efforts.

Similarly,  Daura-based   Musa Haro Academy FC won N200,000 for emerging the second runners-up. Speaking at the occasion the Minister of Sports, Mr Sunday Dare, said the ministry was committed to promoting sporting activities at the grassroots. He said his ministry would soon undertake the rehabilitation of the Daura township stadium as a way of encouraging sporting activities among youths in the  area.

Earlier in his remarks, Gov Aminu Masari expressed commitment of his administration towards promoting sporting activities through formation of clubs. He commended the organizers of the tournament for their foresight, endurance and their zeal in the promotion of sports and promised to continue to expose sportsmen and women in the state to training to improve their performances. Forty-two football clubs from 12 local government areas in the senatorial zone participated in the tournament

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  1. Masha Allah, we really appreciated with the effort done by the all the side.

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  2. Masha Allah, we really appreciated with the effort done by the all the side.

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