Arrangements have been concluded to commence the maiden edition of Lere Emirate Peace and Unity Cup scheduled to hold from February 8 to February 27 across three venues in Lere, Kaduna State.
According to a statement by the Secretary of Gidauniyar Masarautar Lere, organisers of the event, Malam Sirajo Yusuf said for purpose of the football tournament the Emirate was divided into 11 village precincts from which 18 teams were drawn to compete for laurels in the three-week competition.
The 18 teams are Lere 1, Jama’ar Iya, Gasakora, Sigau 1, Doka 1, Ramin Kura 1, Lere 2, Kargi and Jingir.
Others include Sigau 2, Doka 2, Tudai 1, Lere 3, Kwandari, Dan Alhaji, Tudai 2, Ramin Kura 2 and Lere 4.
The teams will play their matches in a round robin format at Lere Township Stadium, GSS Ramin Kura and Kauran Dan Gambo Playground.
Malam Sirajo said the tournament is being organized to engage the youth so as to reduce restiveness and curb social vices as well as promote peace and unity in the Emirate.
