By Amen GajiraKwoi
(Kaduna) – Mr Bulus Audu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kaduna South Senatorial District, has organised a peace and unity football tournament for youths in the eight local government areas of the zone.During the kick-off of the tournament in Kwoi, Jaba Local Government Area, Audu promised to place premium on youths and women development if elected Senator in the 2023 elections.The senatorial candidate said 16 teams would compete for the trophy, with two teams representing each of the eight local government making up the zone. He appealed to the people of Southern Kaduna to continue to support APC and vote the party in the forth coming elections to pave way for more meaningful development.The special guest, ex Super Eagles forward, Tijjani Babangida, commended the candidate for staging the tournament.According to him, the competition is an opportunity for the young ones to showcase their talents and become future stars.Babangida pledged to assist some of the participants take the next steps in their football careers. Also, Mrs Nita George, the Sole Administrator of Jaba Local Government, expressed gratitude to Audu for selecting Jaba for the kick-off of the tournament.George said football and sports in general, had brought success and fame to many people all over the world, hence the need for more well meaning individuals to invest in it.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the opening match between Young FC Kwoi and Young Lions FC Kwoi ended in a goalless draw. (NAN)