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Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has announced the appointment of a new management board for the Kano Pillars Football Club. This was disclosed in a statement by Sunusi Bature, the Director-General of Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Kano.
The statement noted that this new appointment follows the expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of the state-owned football club.
“The new board members have been carefully selected for their competence and experience and will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for renewal based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons,” Bature said.
Governor Kabir-Yusuf expressed confidence that the appointees would effectively utilize their knowledge and experience to manage and oversee the affairs of Kano Pillars FC. The new board is also expected to collaborate closely with the state Ministry of Youth and Sports and other relevant stakeholders to promote the team.
Additionally, the governor appointed Nigerian international Ahmed Musa as the Kano State Sports Ambassador. According to the statement, Musa’s involvement aims to motivate the players and elevate the team’s recognition and prestige.
The new board is led by Ali Nayara as Chairman, with members including Salisu Kosawa, Yusuf Danladi, Nasiru Bello, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Usman, and Muhammad Gwarzo. Other members are Usman Kofar-Naisa, Mustapha Darma, Umar Dankura, Ahmad Musbahu, Rabiu Abdullahi, Abubakar Isah-Dandago as Media Director, and Ismail Abba-Tangalashi as Deputy Media Director.