By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa
The Kano State Football Association (KSFA) will on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, conduct the draws for this year’s President Federation Cup state preliminary at the association’s secretariat, Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano.
The State Chairman of the association, Alhaji Sharif Rabi’u Inuwa Ahlan, disclosed this, noting that the exercise is in line with the directive of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for all state associations to conclude their preliminary stages between March 22 and April 26.
According to him six teams have registered for this year’s competition in the state. They are Kano Pillars FC, Barau FC, Bichi First FC, Azuhba FC, Chanji Boys FC and Proline FC.
Ahlan explained that the two teams that reach the final will represent Kano State at the national stage of the President Federation Cup.
The chairman assured that the association would ensure fairness and transparency in the conduct of the competition, stressing that all participating teams would be treated equally without fear or favour.
He further disclosed that a four-man committee has been constituted to oversee the competition.
The committee is chaired by the Vice Chairman of the association, Alhaji Aminu Muhammad Chana, with Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, Hassan Abdullahi Garo and Halliru Alassan Sumaila serving as members.
Ahlan urged participating teams to remain focused and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations guiding the competition.
He also appealed to football stakeholders in the state to continue supporting the association’s policies and programmes to achieve its set objectives.
