By Wale Mustapha
All is set for the inaugural DanMalikin Hausa Cup billed to kick off on June 17, 2024, at the Adeyemo College, Marafa, Kaduna State.
This highly anticipated football competition promises to be an exciting event, with eight teams vying for top honors and prizes.
The newly established tournament was put together to honor a renowned Philanthropist, grassroot developer, a silent achiever and lover of youth empowerment, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu, the DanMalikin Hausa.
Alhaji Aliyu who is also the Special Adviser to Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio is also known for his keen interest in empowering youths through sports.
According to chairman of the Main Organizing Committee, Abdul Sule, the Cup tourney which will be in knockout format is expected to set the bar high for future events.
Sule, a former Nigerian international disclosed on Friday that talented players from the tournament will be selected for foreign scouting tour later in the year.
Abdul Sule added that "this competition is expected to be fierce, with fantastic prizes at stake for the top scorer, most valuable player, and best goalkeeper to recognize individual excellence and add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.
"We have also promised a memorable experience for all the participating teams as each team will be getting soccer balls and other souvenirs.
"It is our little way to appreciate Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu who has been relentless in his quest to development of this environment and empowering the youths, especially through sports," he said.
The final of the tournament is expected to take place on 23rd of June at the same Adeyemo College, Marafa, Kaduna State.
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