The Katsina State commissioner for Sports, Youth and Social Development, Hon. Aliyu Danlami has said the maiden edition of Governor Aminu Bello Masari Pre-season football tournament will be a yearly event.
The Commissioner who is the sole sponsor of the tournament said considering the huge success recorded, subsequent editions of the competition would attract more clubs in and outside Katsina State.
- Insecurity: Don’t Leave Calabar, Ayade Begs WAEC
- U.S Election: I Won But I’ll Go To Supreme Court – Trump
He said “As you can see the tournament is making progress and I am happy that a memorable event like this is happening in Katsina.
“I think this is the first time football event of this magnitude is happening in Katsina State. I wish to let you know that Governor Masari Pre-season Tournament is a long-term project. It’s an event that will be happening every year.
“The reason behind this competition is to show that Katsina State is committed to sports and youth development. It is to get our youth engaged and above all to give Katsina United the platform and privilege to have better and suitable preparations ahead of the new season.”
Danlami also disclosed that the grand finale of the tournament will be attended by dignitaries from Katsina Government House, NFF Executive Committee members and prominent football stakeholders across the country.
Already Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes have booked their semi-final tickets and would slug it out with opponents for a place in Sunday’s finals at the Muhammadu Dikko stadium.
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
