By Gambo Abubakar, Kaduna
Hagee Football Club of Tsafe has emerged winner of the recently concluded Tsafe Old Timers Five a Side Football Tournament.
Hagee’s team clinched the trophy after defeating A.A. Leda Football Club by one goal to nil in the final match held at the Post Office Field in Tsafe.
In his address, the former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Tsafe Local Government Area, Honourable Mustafa Salisu Musa Kainuwa, commended the organising committee for its commitment to reviving the sporting spirit of old timer players.
Dan Maiki also assured the committee of his readiness to support sporting activities.
He, however, congratulated the winners on their victory in the tournament.
Also speaking to newsmen, the team manager of A.A. Leda Football Club, Alhaji Aminu Leda, said that despite his team finishing second in the competition, he was pleased with the smooth conduct of the tournament.
He urged the organising committee to reintroduce such an exciting tournament, which brings joy and entertainment to both players and spectators.
He also advised the players, especially the old timers, to maintain regular training, even if only once a week, to keep fit and prepare for future tournaments.
The Head of the Tournament Committee, Aminu Overlapper, appreciated the contributions of the Tsafe Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Garba Shehu Fanchest, the FA Chairman, team managers and coaches for their support towards the peaceful and successful conclusion of the competition.
He noted that six teams participated in the tournament: Hagee FC, A.A. Leda FC, AS Stickers, Mainan Tsafe FC, Farin Gida FC and Dan Raka FC.
He added that the following players received individual awards: Isiya Hassan of Hagee Football Club won the Best Player award, while Macro, also of Hagee FC, emerged as the highest goal scorer. Ibrahim Magazu of Mainan Tsafe FC was named the Most Disciplined Player.
