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<p>Key stakeholders in the state’s sports ecosystem convened on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Kano State Sports Commission for a strategic meeting. The gathering brought together representatives from the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano Chapter, the State Sports Commission, Kano State Football Association, Kano Pillars Football Club, and Barau FC.</p><div class="dsEPDssX" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>According to a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the primary objective was to address critical issues affecting sports particularly football in Kano State, and to establish a framework for harmonious coexistence and developmental partnership between Kano Pillars and Barau FC. Both teams are set to represent the state in the upcoming 2025/2026 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season.</p>
<p>The communique, signed by Abubakar Shehu Kwaru, Secretary of NUJ Kano and Chairman of the drafting committee, emphasized the importance of fanbase unity.</p>
<p>It urged the supporters clubs of both Kano Pillars and Barau FC to promote mutual respect and understanding, noting that Kano remains the hub of football in Northern Nigeria. “The ends must justify the means,” the communique stated, calling for peaceful and constructive engagement among fans.</p>
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<p>On the matter of football development, the stakeholders called for collaborative efforts among all parties to promote inclusiveness and community engagement. Aminu Halilu Tudun Wada of Freedom Radio, who served as Secretary of the drafting committee, stressed that such efforts must align with FIFA, CAF, NFF, and FA regulations to avoid setbacks for the clubs and the broader football community.</p>
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<p>Funding and sponsorship emerged as a major theme during the meeting. Isyaku Ibrahim of ARTV, a member of the drafting committee, highlighted the urgent need for increased financial support to sustain football growth in Kano and beyond. The communique called on corporate bodies and philanthropic individuals to invest in the sport, with the ambitious goal of constructing a 100,000-seater stadium in the state.</p>
<p>The meeting also celebrated the collaborative spirit between the management of both clubs. Kano Pillars Chairman, Alhaji, reaffirmed his commitment to fairness and the fight against drug addiction, pledging to work with Barau FC to promote a clean and disciplined football culture. “We must prove the cynics wrong as the NPFL season kicks off,” he said.</p>
<p>In terms of strategic planning, the communique acknowledged the efforts of both clubs in laying out their operational agendas for the 2025/26 season. Stakeholders advised the teams to maintain a healthy rivalry that would uplift the sport rather than divide it. “Unity in competition is key to elevating Kano’s football reputation,” noted Zahraddeen Saleh, Chairman of SWAN Kano.</p>
<p>The stakeholders also pledged to reconvene at a future date to assess progress on the resolutions and address emerging challenges. Muzammil Dalha Yola, Assistant Secretary of SWAN Kano, praised the commitment shown by all participants and emphasized the importance of continuous dialogue.</p>
<p>Finally, the gathering expressed deep appreciation to SWAN Kano for facilitating the event and to all attendees for their active participation. The communique concluded with a call for sustained engagement and collective action to ensure Kano’s football legacy continues to thrive.</p>
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