AKWANGA ALL STARS HONOUR RETIRED NASARAWA INFORMATION DIRECTOR, DANMUSA, WITH NOVELTY MATCH, APPOINT HIM CLUB PATRON
Football fiesta celebrates 35 years of service as sports, media stakeholders gather in Akwanga
By Our Sports Correspondent,
Akwanga
Akwanga All Stars Football Club, Nasarawa State, on Saturday staged colourful novelty football matches in honour of former Director of Information in the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Danmusa Mohammed Oweh, to mark his retirement from the state civil service after 35 years of meritorious service.
The event, held at the Rishama College Football Field, Akwanga, featured two highly entertaining matches that attracted sports legends, media professionals, government officials and football enthusiasts from across the state.
In the first encounter, Akwanga All Stars battled the Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Nasarawa State Chapter, to a 1–1 draw. The second match, played between Friends of Danmusa and Akwanga All Stars, ended goalless, bringing the celebratory football action to an exciting close.
The games paraded notable football personalities, including former FIFA U-17 World Cup winner and Nasarawa United captain King Osanga, ex-Nasarawa United skipper Coach Moga Stephen, and former Kano Pillars star Abba Abdullahi (General), adding glamour to the occasion.
In recognition of his enduring contributions to sports and media development in the state, the leadership of Akwanga All Stars FC, led by Chairman Mr. Eche Amos, formally unveiled Mr. Danmusa as Patron of the Club.
Presenting the plaque of patronship, the District Head of Akwanga and former Team Manager of Nasarawa United FC, His Highness Anthony Yamusa, described the appointment as well-deserved, noting that Danmusa’s wealth of experience, wisdom and passion for sports would further strengthen the club’s growth and vision.
Responding, the retired Director expressed deep appreciation to the club’s leadership and members for the honour, pledging his unwavering support to the development of Akwanga All Stars FC and sports advancement in Nasarawa State.
Earlier, tributes were paid by the District Head of Akwanga, Anthony Yamusa, and the Chairman of SWAN, Nasarawa State Chapter, Comrade Smah George, who congratulated Danmusa on his successful retirement and commended his positive impact on public service, sports and the media profession.
They wished him continued success in his post-retirement life and his new role as Patron of the club.
Governor Abdullahi Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, remains the Grand Patron of Akwanga All Stars FC, having been conferred with the title in 2023 at the Government House, Lafia.
— Rimawaglobalnews
