El-Yakub Football Championship Kicks Off in Lafia, Obi
Hostilities have commenced in Lafia and Obi Local Government Areas in the El-Yakub Peace and Unity Football Championship.
Four teams from the two local government areas are competing for supremacy as the much-anticipated championship gets underway.
In Lafia Local Government Area, Shabu-Kwandere defeated Makama Ward by three goals to nil to secure the three points, while in Obi Local Government Area, Obi Electoral Ward also recorded a three-nil victory over Adudu Electoral Ward to take an early grip on the competition with three points.
Even though Makama Ward and Adudu Electoral Ward lost their points in the first encounter, the players gave their best, displaying quality skills, flair and determination throughout the games.
Declaring the competition open, the Zenith Labour Party candidate for Lafia-Obi Federal Constituency, Mohammed El-Yakub, expressed confidence and optimism in the quality of players across the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.
He said what is needed is proper identification and grooming of the talents to enable them reach their full potential.
He charged the players to embrace peace and unity throughout the tournament and advocated greater investment in the sports industry.
The House of Representatives candidate explained that he would establish a football academy to promote grassroots football development.
He also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be used by selfish politicians for activities that could undermine peace and unity in their communities.
