"Gwandu Emirate Defeats Zuru 4-2 in Tinubu/Kaura Football Competition Opener"
By Umar Faruk, Birnin Kebbi
The maiden edition of the Tinubu/Kaura Football Competition has kicked off in Birnin Kebbi, with Gwandu Emirate emerging victorious over Zuru Emirate with a score of 4:2. The game, which featured 90 minutes of talented football from both sides, saw Gwandu Emirate take an early lead with two goals in the first half.
The second half of the game saw four more goals shared between the two competing emirates, with Gwandu Emirate ultimately emerging victorious. The competition is being organized by the Tinubu/Kaura Support Group to celebrate two years of good governance under the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State.
The tournament features the four emirates in the state and aims to promote unity and celebrate the achievements of the current administration. According to Hon. Abdullahi Umar Faruk-Muslim, Commissioner for Works and Chairman of the organizing committee, the essence of the game is to foster unity amongst the four emirates by bringing people with diverse cultures and traditions together.
"The essence of this game is to further foster unity amongst the four emirates by bringing people with diverse culture and tradition together," Umar Faruk-Muslim said in a press conference. "We are also showcasing to the world that we are celebrating our able governor and Mr. President."
The commissioner expressed optimism that the tournament would achieve its objectives and provide a platform for the people of Kebbi State to come together and celebrate their diversity. The success of the tournament is expected to promote peaceful coexistence and unity among the people of the state.
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