Senator Kaka Shehu delivered a victory message to Gov Zulum as the Elkanemi Warriors smashed Kano Pillars 1-0

Senator Kaka Shehu delivered a victory message to Gov Zulum as the Elkanemi Warriors smashed Kano Pillars 1-0

By: Our Reporter

The game which drew a large crowd of supporters from across the state, took place this afternoon at the famous Elkanemi Warriors Sports Centre Maiduguri.

Having confidence in the fitness of the players, the Senator representing Borno Central Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan had in earnest, threw his weight behind the Warriors as he led thousands of soccer fans in cheering up the Elkanemi Warriors to victory as he waived the gate fee for the teeming supporters.

Al-Amin of the Elkanemi Warriors scored in the first half of the game and the team maintained a perfect advantage over the Kano Pillars despite the presence of an international player Ahmed Musa. A second score by the same Al-Amin came in the second half of the game but was flatly denied by the referee.

Gov Babagana Umara Zulum who was heavily represented by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan alongside 3 members of the House of Representatives namely Hon Abdulkadir Rahis of MMC, Hon Satomi Ahmed of Jere and Engr Bukar Tslba representing Marte, Monguno, Nganzai.

Also present was the Hon Commissioner of Youth and tHon Sainna Buba and the ADC to the Governor Ashigar.

Played in an atmosphere of peace and harmony, the game further highlights the resilience and the build up to the restoration of peace in the state.

H.E Prof Babagana Umara Zulum rejoiced with the Elkanemi Warriors saying it is a victory well deserved.

Senator Kaka Shehu delivered a victory message to Gov Zulum as the Elkanemi Warriors smashed Kano Pillars 1-0