By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu
First and foremost Kano State weightlifters at women category won 5 medals which include 2 silver 3 bronze medals.
Jegede Timmy won her first 2 silvers and one bronze medals in 55 kg and Adam Anyinba won 2 bronze medals in 49 Kg at the at NSF tagged Gateway Games.
Also in another development Kano football team quality to quarter final stage after won two of their matches by defeating Kwara 2 goals to 1, and second match Kano win 3-0 against Ondo after playing walkover in. a group A at Remo Stars Stadium.
Now Team Kano are in the first position with 6 in two matches, Lagos at the second position with 3 point at one march
Speaking to newsmen after the event, Coach of the athletes Coach Ahmad Aliyu expressed his determination that his boys will redouble their performance and win gold medals for Kano State.
The Ag Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, Ibrahim Umar Fagge, praised Adama Anyinba and Jegese Timmy accomplishment as they won first medals for the state presently in Abeokuta.
Our athletes and their coaches are ready to give their best at this year’s games,” Ibrahim Fage said.
