NasGovCup26: Karu LG Crowned Champions As NFF President Praises Nasarawa State Governor

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By Sportsgister

A sensational brace from Ewa Samuel and a well-taken strike by Chinedu Okorie powered Karu Local Government to a resounding triumph at the Nasarawa State Governor’s Cup final, sealing their place as champions of #NasGovCup26.

Karu LG delivered a dominant performance on the grand stage, showcasing attacking brilliance and defensive discipline to claim the ultimate prize of the prestigious grassroots tournament.

In the loser’s final, goals from Paul Bako and Shittu Ola gave Keffi LG the bragging rights against Keana Local Government.

With the result, Karu LG were handed a check of ₦5,000,000 for emerging Champions while Wamba LG settled for the sum of ₦3,000,000 after finishing second.

Speaking after the game, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau praised Engr. Abdullahi Sule for his drive in promoting sports and infrastructural development.

“His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule is a man that has done well in terms of sports development in Nasarawa State”.

“He has done well to promote football in Nasarawa State and kudos must go to the State FA Chairman, Alhaji Salisu Usman Galadima for staging a successful tournament’.

“This is what we preach, create an avenue where youths can be engaged by displaying their God’s given talent”.

The Wafu Zone ‘B’ President however rounded up by saying he hopes to bring one of the National teams to Lafia.

“With what is happening here in Lafia in terms of football, we’ll bring one of the national teams down to Lafia, he concluded”.

Highlights of the event were awarded to individuals to celebrate their outstanding individual performances:

Best Goalkeeper: Maji Amos (Karu)
Top Scorer: Paul Bako (Keffi)
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Haruna Abubakar (Karu)
Best Coach: Karu LG Coach
Most Disciplined Team: Nasarawa LG
Best Supporter of the Year: Sulieman Makalele.

Distinguished Dignitaries at the Final
The grand finale attracted an array of top football administrators and political leaders, underlining the tournament’s growing prestige.

Ibrahim Musa Gusau – President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and President, West African Football Union Zone B,
Silas Agara – Former Deputy Governor, Nasarawa State; Chairman, Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO),
Babagana Kalli – Board Member, NFF; Chairman, Match Commissioners Committee; Chairman, Borno State FA,
Hassan Wada – Chairman, Kogi State FA,
Philibus Sarma – Chairman, Gombe State FA,
Dominic Iorfa – General Manager, Barau FC,
Idris Abdullahi Musa – Chairman, Kwara State FA,
Gbenga Elegbeleye – Chairman, Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Special Awardees Recognised
Abdullahi Sule – Executive Governor of Nasarawa State
Isaac Danladi – Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Nasarawa State
Ahmed Musa Mohammed – Accountant General, Nasarawa State,
Labaran Shuaibu Mogaji – Secretary to the State Government, Nasarawa State,
Ibrahim Adamu Shigafarta – Vice Chairman, Nasarawa State FA; Chairman, Competitions, Princess Margaret Elayo (Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources), Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha (Akwanga LG Chairman/ALGON Chairman) and a host of other dignitaries.

The electrifying atmosphere, presence of top football stakeholders, and recognition of excellence both on and off the pitch further cemented the Nasarawa State Governor’s Cup as one of the premier grassroots tournaments in North Central Nigeria.

Adams Jesse Odoba-Yacham
Director Of Communications, NSFA.