Sports have been described as a key factor that sustains peace and unity as well as projecting the image of the country.
The Commander of the MOPOL 9, ACP Shuaibu Bello disclosed this at the opening match organized in his honor held in Kano MOPOL playing ground.
ACP Bello maintained that apart from that sport is also an instrument that unifies various ethnic groups.
He added that the organization of this tournament in his honor will cement the relationship between the police and the community in Kano state.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police pointed out that Kano and the country, in particular, is blessed with talented players who need encouragement and support to excel within and outside the country.
He charged the participating teams to exhibit sportsmanship and discipline towards the success of the competition.
ACP Bello then pledged that the police will continue to work collectively with the community in order to maintain peace and order in the state.
He commended the leadership of the Nigeria police force for their commitment and support given to various sporting activities across the country.
In their separate remarks, the chairman of Kano state Football Association, Dr. Sharif Rabiu Inuwa Ahlan, and his counterpart from Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Emmanuel Ibe described the competition as timely considering the stoppage of various sporting activities due to Covid-19 pandemic
They also described ACP Bello as a sports-loving officer who always contributes and support sporting activities particularly football game in the state and the country at larger.
Speaking, the sponsors of the competition, Auwalu Idris, said that he decided to sponsor the tournament as part of an effort to cementing a cordial relationship between the police and community in Kano state.
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In the opening match, Mobile Machine forced Zankwa to a 2-2 draw game while all the remaining matches will continue at Mobile Barracks.
Ten football teams are taking part in the competition.
