By Joseph Edegbo
The common phrase which says ” An idle mind is the devil’s workshop”, reminds us that when One is lazy and idle, negative thoughts quickly enters his mind.
This can then be likened to a person who is overcome by inactivity where all kinds of negative notions easily flood his mind, making it the ideal location for the devil to carry out evil deeds.
It was against this background, a prominent traditional ruler and title holder, the Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare in Katsina State, North West Nigeria, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara founded a football club known as “Kanwa United of Ketare to engage youths in the district in sporting activities, promote physical fitness and discourage social vices among them.
Subsequently, in an acknowledgement of Kanwan Katsina’s initiative, the State Deputy Governor, Mallam Faruq Lawal Jobe ( Sarkin Fulani Jobe Katsina) donated a trophy to be competed for in Kankara Local Govt Area to enhance youths participation in sports.
At the maiden edition of the competition among clubs in the LGA, the Kanwa United football club of Ketare, emerged champions.
Kanwa United’s journey to victory began with a hard- fought 1-0 win over AC Milan Kankara in the First round, followed by another 1-0 triumph against FC London Kankara, thereby securing their place in the final
In the decisive final match, Kanwa United defeated Kankara Pillars by a lone goal to clinch the coveted trophy.
The Deputy Governor, Mallam Faruq Lawal was represented by an APC Chieftain, Alhaji Kasimu Dan Tsoho at the event which drew a mammoth crowd to present the trophy to the victorious Kanwa United FC of Ketare.
In his congratulatory message, the Kanwan Katsina and proprietor of the club, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara hailed his team for their outstanding performance and encouraged them to maintain their winning spirit.
The traditional ruler also commended the team’s coach, Hassan Isa Ketare for his dedication and commitment to guiding the team to success, urging him not to relent in ensuring future victories.
The Traditional ruler assured of his determination to keeping the FC afloat inview of the inherent benefits not only to the youths, but the community and beyond.
