Ijara MP encourages youth engagement through sports, commends Sheikhow Super Cup Champions
MP Ali Abdi took pride in his office's dedication to nurturing and supporting sporting talent within the region, emphasizing that this tournament marked a pioneering effort initiated by a sitting Member of Parliament.
Ijara MP Ali Abdi has urged North Eastern leaders to develop programs that engage youths in meaningful activities.
The MP praised the Sheikhow Super Cup winners Young Boyz Football Club for their outstanding football skills during the thrilling final match against Masalani Football Club.
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The MP-sponsored tournament kicked off at Masalani's Baraza Park Football Pitch, featuring clubs from various youth soccer backgrounds across Ijara Constituency.
Acknowledging the significance of this inaugural event in Ijara's soccer history, the MP commended the participating clubs for showcasing remarkable football talent.
He highlighted how these skills have steered the youth away from idleness and drug-related activities, encouraging them to pursue sports like soccer.
Young Boyz Fc secured the Sheikhow Super Cup senior’s title with a thrilling 1-0 victory against Masalani Fc, solidifying their position as this year's champions and sparking jubilant celebrations. In the junior division, Sarman Fc triumphed over Bula Duale Fc in a nail-biting… pic.twitter.com/tigeYBPE1A
— Hon. Abdi Ali Abdi, MP (@HonHajisheikhow) January 2, 2024
Ali Abdi took pride in his office's dedication to nurturing and supporting sporting talent within the region, emphasizing that this tournament marked a pioneering effort initiated by a sitting Member of Parliament.
He urged other political leaders in North Eastern Province to follow suit, advocating for similar initiatives that engage the youth, redirecting their focus from idleness and insecurity towards productive activities like sports.
Young Boyz F.C clinched the Sheikhow Super Cup title in a fiercely contested match with a close 1-0 victory against Masalani F.C in the senior division.
The tense game solidified Young Boyz F.C’s status as this year's champions, sparking lively celebrations at the Baraza Park Football Stadium.
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