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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) football team played a 2-2 draw against the Surgeons in a friendly match at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital playing ground.
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The match was organised as part of activities lined up by the NMA to celebrate this year’s Physicians’ Week.
Both teams made several attempts to outshine their opponents, but despite their efforts, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
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At the end of the match, prizes and trophies were presented to outstanding players, with Dr Nura Hassan Aliyu adjudged Man of the Match.
The Chairman of the NMA Kano State Branch, Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usman, presented the Man of the Match award and other prizes to deserving players.
Usman described sports as an effective way to keep the body healthy and strong, urging members of the public to engage in various sporting activities to maintain and improve their physical fitness.
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He expressed gratitude to the players, officials and others who had contributed to the success of the activities, urging them to sustain their efforts.
Members are expected to continue with the NMA’s activities today by attending Jumu’ah prayers to seek God’s blessings and guidance, as well as peace, unity and security across the country.