Registration commences for 8th Adamu Yola Gombe South Cup tourney as organizers announce new partnerships

 

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 8th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup has declared the official commencement of online registrations for interested teams aiming to participate in this edition.

Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Promise Uwaeme, made the announcement during a Press Conference held yesterday, 1st of November, 2023 at Jewel Hotel Hall in Kaltungo, Gombe. 

Uwaeme outlined the registration period, spanning from November 1st to November 11th, 2023, emphasizing that no extensions will be granted due to existing delays. 

"The earlier you register, the better for you because there will be no extension as you can see that we are behind schedule," Uwaeme stated.

Each participating team is required to remit a registration fee of five thousand naira while enrolling their team and players via the online registration portal within the stipulated timeframe. 

Uwaeme underscored that the committee decided to maintain the five-thousand-naira registration fee, despite economic fluctuations, “Of course our registration money, we know that the economy is up and down, we had several discussions on if we should increase the registration fee but we all agreed that we should still maintain the five-thousand-naira registration fee.”

Furthermore, Uwaeme cautioned against registering previously suspended players, warning that doing so may result in disqualification from the tournament. He urged teams to stay updated via the Foundation’s social media channels for additional information.

In a significant revelation, Uwaeme announced collaborations for this year's tournament, particularly with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Gombe State Command. 

The theme "DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES" will be integrated into the 2023 Beyond Football Campaign Initiative. 

Additionally, a partnership with the Gombe state office of Airtel Nigeria was disclosed, promising technical support for live match streaming and special packages for participating teams, “We have agreed with Airtel that they will provide us with technical support as well as provide free sim cards and registration for teams and they will also provide us with internet connections so that we can stream all our matches live for those who might not be present in match venues and will like to watch.”

The final round of the 8th edition is scheduled to be hosted by Billiri Local Government, a decision Uwaeme greeted with enthusiasm, recalling the successful 6th edition hosted in the same region, “I am glad to announce to you that Billiri will host this year’s final round just as we did in the 6th edition.” 

Gilbert Ezeh, the Business Manager of Airtel Nigeria in Gombe State, expressed Airtel's enthusiasm for the strategic partnership, underscoring the brand’s alignment with the youth and local communities. 

“This is the type of strategic partnership that Airtel looks forward to, the reason is, if you have noticed, Airtel is the most youth-loving brand in the country. And Airtel also looks for opportunities to give back to its local communities. 

"We are looking forward to continuing on this ground, in fact, if you have any proposition especially when it is right for humanity or when it is all-inclusive, we are up for it. So, when this opportunity came knowing that soccer is the most loved sport, we felt it was a big one that we can leverage on. So, we feel super excited to be part of this edition and hopefully we can continue on this ground." 

8TH ADAMU YOLA GOMBE SOUTH UNITY CUP: ORGANIZERS SEEK NDLEA SUPPORT FOR DRUG-FREE SOCIETY

 

The Organizing Committee of the 8th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup, led by its Chairman Mr. Promise Uwaeme, has paid a courtesy visit on the Gombe State Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Okechukwu Nkere on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in his office at the National Secretariat in Gombe.

The aim of their visit was to solicit partnership ahead of the 8th edition of the tournament, which 'Beyond Football' objective, focus on a drug-free society.

In his address, the Chairman Promise Uwaeme highlighted the successes of the competition in the past seven years and its positive impact in promoting peaceful coexistence among communities and individuals through the round leather game of football. 

"We've made a remarkable achievement in the last seven years with this competition, and through the ‘Beyond Football’ initiative, we've encouraged peaceful coexistence among communities and people.” 

“We are committed to positively impacticting different aspects of human lives through this initiative and our desire this season is to support the fight against drug abuse especially among footballers and fans. We cannot do this alone without the support of a notable agency like yours." he continued. He stated.

Mr. Uwaeme emphasized the importance and impact of the ‘Beyond Football’ initiative on the immediate communities. "We're not just organizing a football competition, the Peace Advocacy Campaign last year was very impactful, and we are optimistic that the Drug-Free Campaign this year will be more impactful.” He added.

In his response, the State Commandant of the NDLEA, Okechukwu Nkere, offered his support to the committee and expressed satisfaction with the team led by Mr. Uwaeme and lauded their commitment to addressing the serious issue of drug abuse. Nkere said "I am very happy to have you here. Drug Abuse is a serious issue that we have to work together to combat. I assure you that we are going to work hand in hand with you to help reduce drug abuse to the barest minimum in Gombe State."

As the preparations for the 8th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup continues, the committee members and the lineup of activities for this year's tournament will soon be revealed while promising an exciting and impactful event that goes beyond the boundaries of sports.

6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Eddy-x to charge up fans, players, dignitaries

Up and coming Nigerian artist jibrin bappa wayas also known as eddy-x, is set to energize the atmosphere at the opening/kick off ceremony of the 6th adamu yola gombe south unity cup today,  billed for the olusegun obasanjo stadium, at 3:00pm in kaltungo.

eddy-x, is a hip-hop/r n b singer; a native of kaltungo lga and a final year sociology student of university of maiduguri, borno state.

eddy-x joined the entertainment industry as a choreographer, but later switched gears to a performing music artist in 2015, dropping mind blowinging songs like "hoping for good" the same year 2015 and the hit song "arewa" that punched the beat collaboration ihm awards in 2016, with so much recognition in the state and beyond.

there's no doubt, the atmosphere at olusegun obasanjo stadium, kaltungo, this afternoon will be full of energy laced with action.

6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup gets Local Organizing Committee

 

The prestigious Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup on Tuesday 26th October returned Mr. Promise Uwaeme as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee in a statement by the donor and financier of the tournament Pastor Yakubu Adamu Yola.

Following a release after a meeting with the tournament stakeholders the fixed date was announced and the names of Local Organizing Committee for the 6th edition of the competition was also announced. Mr. Promise Uweame returned as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee to be assisted by the Secretary of the 5th edition Mohammed Yusuf as the Vice Chairman. Below are the names of the members:

Abdullahi Awak will serve as the Committee Secretary to be assisted by the Mis Becky Wayas. Other members of the Committee include Alpha Shilong Ishaku from the Adamu Yola Foundation, Usman Adamu Mari representing Balanga LGA and one other representative from Shomgom LGA.

“We have carefully after due consultations selected members of the committee going by the huge experience in organizing sporting events.” Pst. Yakubu stated.

“We believe in their abilities to deliver a tournament second to none around here, their personalities and technical knowhow are the things we require to continue to sustain the standard we have built over time.” He added.

“As we start the journey of the 6th edition today, I appeal with the teams especially the fans to continue to uphold peace and unity which the tournament stands for, Pa Adamu Yola is a man of peace and we are indeed very glad to carry on this legacy of preaching and promoting peace in his honour.” He concluded.

It could be recalled that the last edition was a huge success as Balanga LGA produced the champions Balanga United FC despite being their first time to participate in the tournament and the first time the finals of the tournament will be played outside of Kaltungo.

This year's promises to be more sensational as more teams are set to join in the race to become the winner of this year's edition. Registration of the competition is currently ongoing and will end Friday 12th November, 2021 as draws is set to hold in November 20th at the Style Hope Events Centre opposite Jewel Hotel Kaltungo and the qualification rounds kicks off on 27th November, 2021.

Mailantarki Care Football Academy Emerged Winners Of The Maiden Scouting Tournament

The first edition of the Pre-European Clubs Scouting tournament concluded in Gombe Township stadium pantami rounded off in style as Mailantarki Care Football Academy emerged as the overall winners following their outstanding performance against Sergio Football club of Bauchi in the final. 

The Honourable Mailantarki Boys beat its opponent 3-1 to claimed the highest prize set aside by the sponsor of the tournament Honourable Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, the CEO of Mailantarki Care Sports Academy Gombe. 

Young Sensational winger Shamsudeen Ibrahim scored brace before turning provider for Isiyaku Sale for the third toward the end of the encounter dominated by the Gombe based football academy. 

Other awards presented on the final day includes 2nd position for the runners-up Sergio FC of Bauchi, 3rd place winners Kano Stars (200,000) and the 4th position Gombe Lions received the sum of N100,000. 

Abdulrahman Sa'idu of Mailantarki Care Football Academy received golden boat for the highest goal scorer award with 5 goals, Abdulazeez Adamu Maiyadi another player from the same club grabbed the best player of the competition, MCFA goalie Abdulazeez Abubakar won a hand gloves for the best goalkeeper award, Abdulbasit Bayo take home adidas boat for the best defender award, while Coach Sule Garba of the tournament winners is the best coach. 

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State graced the final event through his Director of Protocol Habibu Musa, other dignitaries present includes Gombe State Commissioner of Health Dr Habu Dahiru, Gombe State Sports Commission Executive Chairman Malam Hamza Adamu Soye, Gombe State Football Association Chairman Yakubu Sarma, President/CEO FC Yarmalight Malam Farouk Yarma, Gombe United Football Club Chairman Larry Daniel amongst others.

The Manu Garba lead technical Committee of the scouting tournament shortlisted 82 most talented players from the 30 teams that participated, the shortlisted players will resume camping exercise today in other to be further prepared for the upcoming 24th October major scouting tournament that will feature European football Directors and scouts

Gombe to Europe: Scouting Tourney gets October 25th kickoff date

 

The maiden edition of the European clubs scouting tournament holding in Gombe this October will begin with the maiden pre-scouting event in other to select the best legs among the players expected to participate in the program starting on Thursday in Gombe Township Stadium Pantami. 

The golden opportunity avail to Footballers is Proudly brought to you by the ex-federal lawmaker and a successful business mogul Hon Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki through his inspirational Mailantarki Care Football Academy in conjunction with its domestic partner UDE Sports Management Lagos and foreign partners high profile foreign scouting team lead by Swedish football administrator Patrick Mork, the former will arrive Gombe on 14th October for the pre-scouting tournament while the latter and his team will storm the Jewel City on 24th for the main scouting event were the most talented football stars are expected to be selected for transfers to European clubs. 

The pre-scouting tournament and the main program all scheduled to hold from 14th to 17th and 24th to 29th October respectively is the first of its kind in the history of Gombe State and the Northeastern region at large. 

Former National team U-17 gaffer Manu Garba OON will head the technical Committee of the pre-scouting tournament where teams have the following prize for grabs, N500,000 - N300,000 - N200,000 and N100,000 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions respectively while the best selected young stars will have the golden opportunity to showcase their respective talents to the invited European Directors of football, scouts and agents. 

Teams are expected to register players from the ages of 17-20 for the maiden event holding in Gombe Township Stadium Pantami.

NPFL: Gombe United unveils Dembele, Chidera Ezeh, 10 others

 

Ahead of the kick off of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Gombe United Football Club have signed and unveiled twelve players.

According to the chairman of the club Dr Larry Daniel more players would be recruited to bolster the squad.

Dr Larry Daniel explained that the technical adviser has identified some positions that need reinforcement and the management of the club is doing everything humanly possible to achieve that.

The Gombe United boss further explained that the Savannah Scorpions are back to their rightful place and they are building a team that will fight for the NPFL title this season.

The Secretary of the club Labiru Garba and board members: Abubakar Yellow, Alhaji Bappah Burah and Bulus Plando also re- echoed their resolve to make Gombe United title contenders and applauded Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his relentless support to the club.

The technical adviser of the club Aliyu Zubairu appreciated the management of the club for the support and encouragement and called for more in that direction.

The newly recruited players are:

1. Mutawakilu Fuseini from King Faisal Fc, Ghana - Centre Back

2. Ezeh Chidera from Heartland Fc - Right Back.

3. Al-ameen Al-ameen from ABS Fc - Winger

4. Williams Ukema former Akwa United player - Attacking Midfielder

5. Innocent Christian from EFCC Fc - Defensive Midfielder.

6. Ibrahim Sani Hassan (Dembele) from Doma United - Midfielder

7. Abubakar Sadiq Sa'ad from Zaki Mairiga Fc - Winger

8. Bello Ibrahim from Moonluck Academy,Lagos - Centre Forward

9. David Jack from City Bombers,Jos - Attacking Midfielder

10. Mohammed Shuaibu from Fc Cosmos,Abuja - Center Forward

11. Abubakar Ahmad from GBS,Jos  - Winger

12. Mohammed Dantata from Wikki Feeder - Centre Back.

Halilu Mohammed Teli

Media Officer

GUFC

Hon Mailantarki reveals plans on Football Players Development

....As MCFA Kick Start Lagos Scouting Tourney Brightly 

Adamu Usman Ahmed

Gombe State is on the verge of becoming a hub of football players development in Northeastern Nigeria as the President of Mailantarki Care Football Academy (MCFA) Hon Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki disclosed the latest development on the academy scheduled programs in Nigeria and abroad. 

The academy has in the past few weeks concluded its mega screening exercise across states in Northern Nigeria under the tutelage of ex-National U-17 gaffer Manu Garba where 40 talented players were selected to represent the MCFA in its upcoming scouting tournaments scheduled to hold in Lagos on Tuesday with another coming in October to be hosted in Gombe the base of MCFA all courtesy of the ex-lawmaker in partnership with UDE sports management limited Lagos. 

Mailantarki further stated in an interview that part of his effort to ensure talented footballers have secure advanced careers in the oversee include foreign scouting trips were his boys will as well avail to directors and agents for the luckiest ones to seal career deals. 

The Abuja based politician and business mogul had recently returned from Europe where he sealed partnership deals with top clubs in Portugal and France as part of his commitment and passion in promoting talented players from his home state Gombe and Nigeria at large. 

European clubs licensed scout/agent, Swedish football administrator Patrick Mork will lead other Scouters in the Lagos scouting tourney where MCFA got better of its opponent Schimchi FC in the opener courtesy Ibrahim Muhammed lone goal on Tuesday while Ahmed Muhammed Lamido scored in another victory for the Mailantarki boys the following day against Akure's Mandot FC all actions was held at the legacy football pitch Surulere, Lagos as lads from various clubs continue to showcase their talents for possible football career deals across European clubs.

Hon Khamisu Mailantarki activates multi-million naira football development program in Gombe

... Hold Interactive Session With Football Coaches

... Donate N2.7m for 2021/2022 season registration fees to Nationwide and State Leagues Clubs

Praises and commendations from Gombe State football stakeholders, coaches, and enthusiasts was the order of the day as day Hon Khamisu Mailantarki unveiled a mega football development program in Gombe, the capital city of Gombe State. 

Hon Mailantarki revealed the development when he hosted an interactive session with the leaders and coaches of Nationwide and state leagues football clubs respectively at the Hajiya Amina conference hall in Gombe, while presenting his speech, the CEO of Aqua Gardens and Amazon Kayak stated out the conditions of the program which will be executed under his football academy 'Mailantarki Care Football Academy' under which the franchise deal with the European and domestic partners was sealed. 

Similarly he vividly explained to the club owners the nature of any possible deal that will involve teams if their respective players were found worthy of selection to form part of the platform under Mailantarki Care Football Academy. 

Meanwhile the platform have since made its debut by showcasing talents from the State to Russian Football Development side FDC Vista and a domestic scouts UDE Sports Management talents hunting programs in Abuja respectively, successful players from the latter exercise will participate in the next phase of the program scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt in September. 

Furthermore arrangements have concluded for the first ever regional scouting tournament under the platform, the event which is scheduled to hold in Gombe will see about 10 foreign scouts/agents in participation for possible  recruitments of talented players to various football clubs and academies in Europe

The program is a branch of Mailantarki Care Foundation which aimed at exposing talented players to foreign scouts/agents for career development, the foundation is a dedicated charity initiative for youth empowerment launched by the former federal legislator years back which have since impacting the lives of many beneficiaries across various developmental program. 

In a related development Mailantarki had swiftly responded to the demands of the two football forums (Nationwide and state leagues) by paying all their registration expenses for the 2021/2022 season worth N2.7m (two million and seven hundred thousand naira) in other for the clubs to focus and start an early preparation for the upcoming third tire and state leagues competitions respectively. 

In their separate response, the delighted stakeholders and coaches lauded the  philanthropic gesture as they termed it the first of its kind in the history of football in the state. 

Notable among those present at the historic and colour event were Chairman of Gombe State Sports Commission ably represented by the state Director of Sports Suleiman Jarmai, Gombe State FA Chairman Philibus Yakubu Sarma, GSFA Vice Chairman Adamu Yakubu Kupe, Chairman Nationwide League Forum Hashimu Ibrahim, Chairman State Leagues Forum Sani Yahaya, Dahiru Hassan Kera, Bala Abubakar Ajuji among others.