Kwara FA takes football gospel crusade visits to Edu LGA

 

The Kwara State Football association over the weekend made a trip to Edu local government to visit the Etsu of Lafiagi, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Kudu Kawu, and also preach football gospel.

In his address, FA boss, Malam Idris Musa Abdullahi while congratulating the emir, reaffirmef the importance of football development from the grassroots. He called on the community to participate actively in football which will assist in keeping mental wellness.

Thuraya, while accessing facilities, noted his administration will strive to improve the edifice in Lafiagi to attract clubs within the state. He single out praises on the chairman of Lafiagi Football Council, Maleek Manzuma for his unrelentless effort.

Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Mohammed Kudu Kawu, 

in his response, commended the giant stride of the FA and echoed the words of Malam Idris by calling on his community to embrace the benefits of football which minimum advantage is mental and physical well being.

The ruler added football activities will similarly curb social vices while promising that he will ensure the community is up  and doing.

During the meeting, the FA Entourage made of Chief Jimoh Salaudeen, Hajia Segilola Alaya, Coach Tunde Sanni and Kashim Agaka  presented  Sports Kit to the Emir and advise on using it for exercise.

Thuraya charges Eagles to go for victory against Cape Verde

Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Malam Idris Musa Abdullahi has described the Super Eagles of Nigeria Clash with Cape Verde in their second group game of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifier as a trickish encounter.

 Ahead of the clash against the blue sharks, he has called on the players and technical crew to maintain focus and be wary of the threat the cape verdians might pose.

Thuraya, who was a key figure at the Teslim Balogun stadium On friday where Leicester's City Forward, Kelechi Ihenachos first half brace set Nigeria to the path of the 2-0 win Against Liberia, said:

" We have to be very discipline for this type of games, the cape verdians are no longer a pushover when you consider how they've rose in football for the past few years".

" Some of the players have departed back to their base in Europe meaning the technical crew has a lot to do in terms of getting the best leg out on the pitch and  there has to be a sort of improve performances from the Liberia game if we're to get any positive results from this game" He Said.

In another development, the Head of Media and Publicity of the FA, Bolaji Lawal confirmed that Secretary of the Association, Kashim Agaka was among the NIgeria Football Federation Delegates that departed Muritala International Airport for Cape Verde aboard Air Peace around 2am for match billed for the Aderito Sena Stadium in the Island of Mindelo.