Gombe United successfully defended their Federation Cup title today, defeating El-Shama FC 3-1 at the Pantami Stadium. This victory marks a significant milestone for the team, and they will now represent Gombe State alongside El-Shama FC at the Nigerian Federation Cup competition.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya congratulated both teams, praising their exceptional performance. “I congratulate the two teams, you are all winners. As you go forth to represent us at the Federation Cup, I implore you to go and make Gombe state proud by working hard to win medals and trophies,” he said.
The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, also commended El-Shama FC for their impressive display of professional skills. He encouraged them to maintain their tempo and strive for excellence.
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Yakubu Sarma, also extended his congratulations to the participating teams. He commended their dedication and wished Gombe United and El-Shama FC success in the upcoming National Federation Cup competition.
PERISCOPE NIGERIA reports that with this win, Gombe United on Saturday solidified their position as a formidable force in the state’s football scene. As they prepare to represent Gombe State at the national level, our correspondent reports that fans are eagerly anticipating their performance.
Joshua Danmalam, Information Officer SGS’ office
