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……as Kebbi Utd,Matagarta BSC slugs it out in final
From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development,Nura Bala Fingiler has expressed satisfaction over the brilliant performances displayed by players during the ongoing super 4 beach soccer league in the state.
Fingiler stated this at the sideline at Filin-sukuwa, Birnin Kebbi,the venue of the 2023/2024 Kebbi Beach Soccer league.
While speaking with newsmen,Fingiller noted that the performances of the players in the the matches have shown that Kebbi state is the home of beach soccer.
“What we have seen today has shown us that Kebbi state is the home of beach soccer. We thank God that African beach soccer union is from Kebbi state and the rate at which he is promoting beach soccer in the state and in Nigeria, honestly, calls for commendation. I am happy to be here because I have seen a lot of talented players in this tournament. It was as if you are Lagos, with the different companies sponsoring the competition. Its shown that the game has come of age.
“My message to the youths is that they should develop interest in the beach soccer game, not only in the football because, if you look at the way Africans are playing this beach soccer, the sky is our limit”.
Meanwhile,Kebbi Utd BSC and Magatarkada BSC will slug it out in the final match of the tournament.
Already,both clubs have won their two matches with six points, leaving Abdul Kalgo BSC and Mayanan Bagudo BSC behind to battle for the third places after goals difference.
In the second match,Kebbi Utd edged Abdul Kalgo BSC 5-4 while Magatarkada BSC wallop Mayanan Bagudo BSC 9-3 in an entertaining match.
