By Isyaku Ibrahim
Newly promoted premiership side Barau Football Club will commence their top flight matches at Sani Abacha Stadium on temporary basis
An impeccable source announced this in a statement The source explained that the change of venue became necessary as their permanent side Dambatta Stadium needs some renovations
It added that despite the fact the proprietor of the new premier has okayed the repairs but it is too late as the top flight is starting soon
Thus this made it practical for the side to use Sani Abacha pitch for the time being until such works were completed
It maintained that when such renovations were completed they would move straight back to their base in Dambatta for the remainder of their games
The statement thanked soccer loving people of Dambatta over their unalloyed support and cooperation which it described as the secret behind their elevation to the premiership expressing their unalloyed apology over the sad situation
It however dispelled the rumours circulating in some quarters that there is rift between the team and sister side Kano Pillars describing such stories as blatant lies as it is only love, affection and understanding that exists between the duo enjoying the fans of the teams to always learn how best to uphold heathy and wholesome rivalry so as to move away from the days of Raccah Rovers and Works Golden Stars
The source posited that machinery has been put in motion towards building a stadium of its own which will entail a camp for the premiership side and training pitch
Barau are billed to meet former champions Enyimba of Aba in their opening duel in the top flight while sister side Kano Pillars will travel far away to Umuahia for a date against Abia Warriors
