By Yusuf A. Yusuf
The Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, Hassan Bala Abubakar has declared open the fourth edition of the NAF Chief of Air Staff Peace Football Tournament at Kano Pillars Stadium, Sabon Gari Kano State.
Air Marshal H.B Abubakar was represented by the host commander 455 BSG NAF Base Kano, Group Captain M. Sulaiman in front of hundreds of spectators and competitors.
Group Captain Sulaiman said the essence of the competition is to provide opportunities for youths to exhibit their talents and bind them together to create unity among players and the public.
On his part, President of African Youth Sports Federation (AYSOF), Dr Ahmed Lawn Mon, PhD and the chairman main organizing committee said the main purpose of the tournament was to provide peaceful co-existence love, unity and keep the youth away from social -vices such as drugs abuse, cultism and destruction.
He also commended the effort of AYSOF patron and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan. Bala Abubakar for sponsoring the annual tournament.
The opening match ended 2-2 draw between the NAF Cobras fc Kano and Nigerian Immigration Team, the lively players Emmanuel from NAF Cobras fc scord the two goals at the first half while Babandi reduced the tally by one before the end of the first half,
A lucky player Mustapha Arise equalized the second goal to end the match result at two-two draw.
