Senator Barau congratulates winner of NNL Goal of the Month Award
The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Jibril I.Barau, has felicitated with Barau football club player, Shammasu Muhammad, who clinched the Goal of the Month Award at the recently held Nigeria National League (NNL) Awards ceremony in Abuja. Shammasu’s breathtaking goal against Gombe United was adjudged to be the best in the month of April. The […]
Senator Barau congratulates winner of NNL Goal of the Month Award
The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Jibril I.Barau, has felicitated with Barau football club player, Shammasu Muhammad, who clinched the Goal of the Month Award at the recently held Nigeria National League (NNL) Awards ceremony in Abuja.
Shammasu’s breathtaking goal against Gombe United was adjudged to be the best in the month of April.
The PROSTAR/NNL Monthly Awards are aimed at recognizing outstanding performances and contributions in the second tier of the Nigerian professional football league.
Soon after the awards ceremony in Abuja, the founder of Barau FC Kano, took to his Facebook page to congratulate his club and the winner of the prestigious award.
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He wrote: “With joy, I announce the award of one of the midfielders of my football club, Barau Football Club, Shammasu Muhammad, with the prestigious NNL Goal of the Month award for April 2025.
“His incredible goal showcased exceptional technique, power, and precision, making it a standout moment in the league.
“The Goal of the Month award recognises the most outstanding and impressive goal scored during the month, considering the distance and difficulty of the shot, the skill demonstrated and its impact on the game.
The Chairman of the Abuja Football Association, Alhaji Abba Mukhtar, officially presented the award to Shammasu Muhammad during a ceremony held this week in Abuja.”
Furthermore, the Senator representing Kano North explained the reason he founded the football club.
“The rationale behind establishing the football club is to provide an opportunity for our youths across the country to be engaged in, showcase and develop their talents in soccer.
“Congratulations to Barau FC and Shammasu Muhammad for making us proud. Keep up the good work,” he concluded.
In their debut season, Barau FC have qualified for the Super 8 playoff in Asaba where they are hoping to gain promotion to the Nigeria Premier League (NNL).