A former International and Coordinator of the Super Eagles, Patrick Pascal, has been re-elected as the Chairman of Bauchi State Football Association for another four years.
However, before his re-election, the former Super Eagles star who was elected for his first tenure in 2019 had a running battle with his former Board leading to the NFF suspending the elections which had earlier been slated for 27 May 2023.
After the report of a fact-finding committee, it is said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a clearance letter dated May 26 gave the go-ahead for the electoral process to be concluded and elections held on May 29 instead of the earlier proposed May 27.
In the election said to be conducted under a peaceful atmosphere, the former player who made a name playing for 3SC of Ibadan was returned unopposed.
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Alhaji Mohammed Musa Dambam was elected as the First Vice Chairman, while the 2nd Vice Chairman position went to Alhaji Nura Ahmed.
Other board members elected included Murtala Adamu Toro, Rilwanu Maidawa, Abdulmumin Musa, Lawal Suleiman Ibrahim,Umar Mohammed Cheche and Maikudi Bello Gamawa.
In his acceptance speech, the new Chairman appreciated all the stakeholders for their support and urged them to work hard to consolidate on the gains of the last four years.
Pascal solicited for their further support to ensure that grassroots football attains an enviable height in the state.
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