 Gen. Christopher Musa’s Peace and Unity Cup 2025, beating beating Zangon Kataf LGA 1-0 in the finals of the football competition in Kaduna.){kind=link}
Sabon Gari LGA of Kaduna State has won the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa’s Peace and Unity Cup 2025, beating beating Zangon Kataf LGA 1-0 in the finals of the football competition in Kaduna.
Speaking to newsmen at the event, Musa expressed delight at the tournament’s success. He emphasised the importance of peace and unity, commending the teams for their sportsmanship and teamwork.
The CDS stated that football could be a powerful tool for promoting peace and unity. Musa explained that peace and unity bring together communities to promote understanding and peaceful coexistence.
He added that the tournament aimed to promote a non-kinetic method for restoring peace and unity in Kaduna and Nigeria as a whole.
“Football has a unique ability to transcend cultural, linguistic, and geographical divides, bringing people together in a shared passion for the game,” Gen. Musa said.
“It can foster unity and peace by promoting teamwork, mutual respect and understanding among players and fans from different backgrounds.”
“Through football, individuals and communities can build bridges and break down barriers, celebrating their differences while working towards a common goal.”
“The sport has the power to inspire collective joy, empathy, and cooperation, making it a valuable tool for promoting peace and unity in diverse societies.
“Let use football games to send message of peace because peace and unity are the only things that will bring progress to Nigeria now in our present situation,” Musa added.
He congratulated Sabon Gari LGA on their victory and all other LGAs for their commitment and sprit of sportsmanship.
Speaking at the epochal event, Governor Uba Sani, represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity, peace, and development.
Sani emphasised the importance of collective efforts in achieving progress for the state, urging prayers for divine wisdom, strength and guidance in his leadership.
The competition concluded with the presentation of cash prizes and medals of different categories to players who distinguished themselves in the competition.