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Pascal Returns As Bauchi FA Chairman
Former International Patrick Pascal has been relected as the Chairman of Bauchi State Football Association for another four years.
Pascal who was first elected to the office in 2019, however had some running battles with his former Board leading to the NFF suspending the elections which had earlier been slated for 27 May 2023.
However in a clearance letter dated 26th May, 2023 the NFF gave a clean slate to the processes leading to the election, and order that the electoral processes be concluded and elections hold on 29th May as against the earlier date of 27th May.
In the election which was conducted under a peaceful atmosphere, the former Super Eagles utility player Pascal Patrick was returned unopposed as Chairman.
Alhaji Mohammed Musa Dambam was elected as the First Vice Chairman, while the 2nd Vice Chairman position went to Alhaji Nura Ahmed.
Other Executive Board Members that were elected included Murtala Adamu Toro, Rilwanu Maidawa, Abdulmumin Musa, Lawal Suleiman Ibrahim,Umar Mohammed Cheche and Maikudi Bello Gamawa.
In his acceptance speech, the new Chairman appreciated all the stakeholders for their support, and implore them to work hard to consolidate on the gains of the last four years.
He solicited for their further support to ensure that grassroots football attain its enviable stage in the state.
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King defeats 21 others to win RSFL ultimate skills challenge
New Dawn FC star, Emmanuel King Wednesday defeated 21 other players to emerge champion in the maiden edition of the Ultimate Skills Challenge.
The challenge was organised by the Rising Star Football League (RSFL) and held at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja.
King had tied on 71 points with his closest challenger, Philip Onyedika but clinched the honour with a tie-breaker.
He went home with N250,000 while Onyedika who came second got N100,000. John Godwin came third and smiled home with N50,000. All the twenty-two players received N10,000 as appearance fees.
“It was a beautiful program and I am grateful to the management for this opportunity to help the young and grassroots footballer to grow. I am glad I emerged champion after a close tie with my opponent,” he said.
Speaking with the league’s project supervisor, Ifeanyi Kama, the challenge was instituted to keep the players busy after the league had ended a few weeks back.
“It is done for the best players in the league. It is an event to keep them going, not to be idle, and encourage them after the league has ended. We are trying to keep the energy up there. We are trying to showcase these talents to the world,” he said.
He further sought more partnerships from brands as it is working with the FCT football association to develop the players.
“Basically, we are currently working with the FCT FA and affiliated with them for this program. We can’t do this alone as we need their support to promote these players,” he noted.
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