Students of Special Education Secondary School Tudun Maliki, kano, are expected to compete in the 6th edition of the National deaf secondary schools football championship tagged:” A. A. Sule Cup 2024.
The competition organized by the Nigeria Deaf Football Association was part of programs to promote inclusivity, empowerment and talent development among deaf students across the country.
A statement signed by the Secretary General of the Association, Mr Nahemiah Daret, said the championship is expected to commence from December 5th to 15, 2024, at Lafia township stadium, Nasarawa state.
He added that Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa state is expected to declare the championship open while other dignitaries within the state and outside are also expected to grace the occasion.
The secretary-general explained that the association had sent invitational letters to various state governments to support their deaf football students aimed at motivating them to excel.
Speaking on the invitation, the Director of sports in the Kano State Ministry of Education, Malam Ibrahim Bello, said it is an avenue that will ginger and motivate their deaf football students to showcase their talents.
Malam Ibrahim Bello said that the coaching crew of the ministry had already started an open camp for the students of Special Education Secondary School Tudun Maliki, kano, as part of preparations ahead of the championship.
While expressing appreciation to the state government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa for their support, he hinted that all hands must be on deck to ensure the overall development of various sporting events in the state and the country at large.