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  Revitalize Bako Kontagora Stadium, Football Stakeholder Urges Governor Bago Mallam Shuaibu Yakubu, a respected football stakeholder in Niger State, has fervently appealed to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to sustain and enhance sports facilities within the state, particularly focusing on the development of stadiums. Yakubu, who has an extensive background in Nigerian football with experience at Bayelsa United, Elkanemi Warriors, Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars, Rivers United, and currently serves as the General Manager of Sporting Supreme Football Club of Abuja, emphasized the urgency of addressing the current infrastructural deficiencies. He stressed that many football teams in the state are grappling with significant challenges due to a lack of funding and inadequate facilities. “Our beloved state team is struggling because they are forced to play their league games away from home. I am appealing to the government to intervene and address these issues,” Yakubu said. He lauded Governor...

  NNL Super 8: Sporting Supreme Poised for Promotion, Says Shuaibu Yakubu Shuaibu Yakubu, the General Manager of Sporting Supreme Football Club, is confident that the beloved team from Abuja will secure promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 promotional play-offs in Enugu this weekend, Yakubu emphasized his team's readiness. He specifically mentioned the upcoming match against Sokoto United, noting that his squad is prepared to demonstrate their prowess in the second game of the play-offs. The experienced football manager firmly believes Sporting Supreme has what it takes to ascend to the elite division this season. “We are in good shape and the boys are ready. We have already achieved our first goal by qualifying for the play-offs. Now, our main target is to win promotion to the NPFL," Yakubu stated. Reflecting on the team's journey so far, Yakubu is optimistic about their chances. “Our aim...