Arrays of football stars would be on parade to showcase their talent , at the 3rd edition of the annual Ibrahim Galadima cup, which kicks off on January 4th 2025 at Sani Abacha stadium, Kofar Mata. Kano by 4pm.
The football tourney is organized annually to celebrate the former chairman of the now defunct, Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Ibrahim Galadima , to applaud his sacrifices and contribution towards the development of sports in Africa’s largest footballing nation.
The chairman media and publicity committee of the competition, Ado Salisu disclosed that 16 teams would trade tackles in group A, B, C, and D
Ado hinted that prominent clubs enlisted in the chase for glory, in this year’s edition includes, Proline fc, Clever Warriors, Azhuba fc, Kano Pillars fc(junior), Super Stars Sheka, Kwankwasiyya fc.
According to him, the usual fun fare attributes that distinct the competition is been sustained , adding that clubs from outside Kano jurisdiction would be in action. in this year’s edition.
He said VAR facilities would be deployed to help the officiating officials reach fair decisions , saying these gadgets would enable free flow of matches.
In his words “ all the features that made the tournament a memorable event will be sustained aside the prizes, to add competitive value to the chain, we will have Tiger fc from Funtua, Katsina state taking part in this new edition.”
Ado said “Super Stars Sheka will lock horns against Clever Warriors , in an highly anticipated thrilling opener, on 4th January at SAS .
Blueprint correspondent gathered that prominent football personalities expected to witness the grand opener are, the chairman of National Sports Commission NSC, Alhaji Shehu Dikko. the incumbent president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Ibrahim Gusau, Makaman Bichi, Isiyaku Umar Tofa, former president Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE and commissioner of information, Kano state Halilu Baba Dantiye, chairman, Kano state Football Association, KSFA, Sherif Rabiu Inuwa, among others