KMC edge MAKIA to win 2025 NDLEA Chairman’s Cup
Team Kano Municipal Council (KMC) Area Command emerged champions of this year’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman’s Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Special Area Command in the final played over the weekend at the FAAN Club Arena in Kano. In a keenly contested final, Lafadden […]
Team KMC players celebrate after winning the 2025 NDLEA Chairman’s Cup
Team Kano Municipal Council (KMC) Area Command emerged champions of this year’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman’s Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Special Area Command in the final played over the weekend at the FAAN Club Arena in Kano.
In a keenly contested final, Lafadden Mohammed broke the deadlock in second half stoppage time when he capitalized on a defensive error to score the only goal of the match.
The final match drew an impressive lineup of distinguished guests including ACGN A.I Ahmad, Deputy Director DAFI, CN D.Y Lawal, Kano Strategic Commander, DCN Ali Adamu, Deputy Commander, Kano Strategic Command, and several senior NDLEA officials.
Also present were key sports personalities in Kano like Mr. Ibrahim Umar, Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, and Dr. Sharif Rabiu Ahlan, Chairman of the Kano State Football Association, who commended the Command for its commitment to sports development.
At the end of the event, awards and recognitions were presented to notable contributors, including ACGN A.I. Abubakar, CN DY Lawal, CN Ahmed Ramat Muhammad, Mr. Ibrahim Umar, Dr. Sharif Rabiu Ahlan, and representatives of supporting organizations.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of Kano NDLEA Strategic Command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, attributed the success of the maiden edition of the football competition to the commitment and innovation of the Officer-in-Charge of Sports, NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, Uba Muhammad Jamilu DSN.
“Uba’s initiative to launch the Chairman’s Cup has now created a new platform that fosters unity, strengthens teamwork, and encourages healthy competition among personnel across formations.”