Katsina Football Academy Welcomes 70 New Recruits As Governor Radda’s Initiative Takes Off....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Seventy players have been enlisted as part of the launch of the Katsina Football Academy by Governor Dikko Radda’s administration. According to Ahmad Muhammad, the Chairman of the Katsina Football Academy, the academy aims to empower young individuals, not only in the field of football but also in reshaping their outlook on life and inspiring them to become role models in society. He highlighted that sports, as seen in the United Kingdom, can serve as a positive avenue for keeping youth away from criminal activities. Initially, the academy’s goal is to recruit 50 players between the ages of 14 and 20.

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Ahmad Muhammad, the Chairman of the Katsina Football Academy, shared his motivation behind establishing the academy, drawing from his personal experience growing up in the UK after being affected by the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria. He emphasized that football played a crucial role in preventing him from engaging in antisocial behavior and criminal activities.

Muhammad explained, “Yesterday, we introduced the academy and held a scouting tournament that spanned the past month across the three senatorial zones in Katsina. Sixteen teams from local governments had the opportunity to showcase their talent. We scouted players not only from within the state but also from Lagos. As the tournament continues, we are identifying the most promising talents. To date, we have selected 70 players.”

During an interview with sports writers in Katsina, former Super Eagles star Tijjani Babangida encouraged young players to seize this valuable opportunity, emphasizing that the program offers not just football training but also guidance on how to achieve success in life.

Austin Eguavoen, another former Super Eagles player and the Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), hailed Governor Radda’s establishment of the Katsina Football Academy as a commendable initiative. He urged other governors and stakeholders to follow suit. Eguavoen advised young footballers to remain focused, disciplined, dedicated, and respectful of their culture while emphasizing the importance of education alongside their football pursuits.

Governor Radda expressed his gratitude to the former players and the You Versus You Football Team for their presence at the ceremony, expressing hope that they would discover talented Katsina youths worthy of national team trials.

Additionally, as part of the celebration of Governor Radda’s 100 days in office, an entertaining match between Malumfashi Football Academy and Alheri Football Academy Katsina was organized by You Versus You at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, with Shamsuddin Jibril of Malumfashi Football Academy defeating Alheri Football Academy.