10 hours ago
24
Katsina Football Academy players have traveled to Doha, Qatar, for a weeklong scouting tournament beginning 21st February, 2025.
The players departed through Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano for their international football journey, where they will compete against prominent Qatari teams including Al’rayyan, Al’Dohen, and Al’sahel.
Director of Katsina Sports Council, Audu Bello, representing Sports Commissioner Aliyu Lawal Zakari Shargalle, held a farewell ceremony for the departing players.
During the ceremony, Bello conveyed the Commissioner’s message, emphasising the importance of maintaining discipline, honesty, and sportsmanship throughout the event.
Also, the Academy’s Director of Football, Shamsuddeen Ibrahim expressed confidence in guiding the players toward their objectives.
The delegation includes State Youth and Sports Commissioner Aliyu Lawal Shargale, Academy Chairman Ahmed Muhammad, and House Committee on Sports Chairman Mustapha Sani Bello.
Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it.
Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
Help us maintain free and accessible news for all with a small donation.
Every contribution guarantees that we can keep delivering important stories —no paywalls, just quality journalism.
This opportunity follows the State Government’s recent announcement on 18th February to sponsor a sports development programme for the Africana People Academy in Doha.
The tournament provides Katsina’s homegrown football talents a platform to showcase their skills and potentially secure international opportunities.
More Pictures:
Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility
At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership.
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?
TEXT AD: Call Willie - +2348098788999
English (US) ·