Kano was set aglow on Monday as the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, rewarded the historic feat of his club, Barau FC, with a lavish gift of N17.5 million and 35 brand-new motorcycles, following their stunning promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The celebration, which drew fans, football lovers, and dignitaries, was capped with the unveiling of renowned tactician Ladan Bosso as the club’s new Technical Adviser. The promotion marks Barau FC’s meteoric rise from a grassroots academy through the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the apex of Nigerian club football.
In an electrifying speech, Senator Barau announced that each player would receive N500,000 and a motorcycle as a personal gesture of appreciation for their dedication and triumph. He promised even greater rewards should the team clinch the NPFL title, boldly declaring: “If you bring the Premier League trophy, I will give you four wheels.”
The senator hailed the players’ journey as an inspiration to Nigerian youths, noting: “From Academy to NLO, to NNL, and now the Premier League, this is a remarkable achievement. Your success is not just a victory for Barau FC, but for every young Nigerian with a dream.”
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Looking ahead, Senator Barau revealed that 25 fresh signings, alongside Bosso, have been brought in to strengthen the squad for both domestic glory and continental competition. His ultimate vision? To see Barau FC dominate African football and produce stars who will play for global giants like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Club President Shawwal Barau Jibrin and Chairman Ibrahim Shitu Chanji lauded the senator’s unwavering support, while his Special Adviser on Youths and Sports, Comrade Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, declared that history would never forget Senator Barau’s transformative impact on youth development in Nigeria.
With the new season fast approaching, the excitement in Kano is palpable and Barau FC now stands as one of the most talked-about rising forces in Nigerian football.
