The maiden edition of Zailani Peace and Unity Cup Tsaunin Kura Sabo GRA in honour of the Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Zailani kicks off on Sunday.
The tournament organised by the Tsaunin Kura GRA Residents Association (Sabo GRA), is billed for the LEA Primary School, James Bawa Magaji off Jafaru Markarfi Road within the community.
A statement from the PRO of the Tsaunin Kura GRA Residents Association (Sabo GRA), Jacob Onjewu Dickson said that eight teams will be participating in the competition. “For this maiden edition, only eight teams will be participating from Chikun, Igabi, Kajuru, Kaduna North and Kaduna South LGAs.
“The teams are Sabo GRA 1 (Chikun), Kakuri Academy (Kaduna South), Sabo GRA 2 (Chikun), Ikhana Babes (Igabi), Sabo GRA 3 (Chikun), Kajuru, Unity Academy (Kaduna North) and Sabo GRA 4 (Chikun).
“The competition is organised to foster peace and unity in Kaduna metropolis and environs. Kaduna state Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai is expected to perform the ceremonial kick off, accompanied by the Speaker Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Zailani.
“Other dignitaries expected at the opening ceremony are Kaduna state Commissioner for Sports Development, Prof. Kabir Mato, other executive council members of the state and Hon. members of the State Assembly, the Kaduna State FA Chairman, Shariff Alkassim and Chairman/CEO Treasures of The Universe, and Treasures Academy.
President of Sabo GRA Residents, Dr. Silas Adamu is expected to serve as chief host. The competition, which is the brain child of the youth wing of Tsaunin Kura GRA Residents Association executives, is expected to end on December 20, 2020.
