From Daniel Dauda, Jos


Rafan ward of Barkin Ladi Local Government have defeated it's rival from Jos North LGA,Jenta Adamu ward 2-1 goals in a spectacular encounter of grand finale of Senator Istifanus D. Gyang peace, unity and reconciliation football tournament.

A first half brace by Mundi Bernard from Rafan ward and one goal by Bitrus Wetrom of Kenya Adamu is enough to ensure a title decider at the renowned Rwang Pam Township stadia, Jos, Plateau State Capital.

Peace, unity and reconciliation football tournament organized by Senator Istifanus D. Gyang of Plateau North Senatorial district drawn participants from 73 electoral wards that consists six Local Government Areas.

You would recall the competition is the first of its kind in the history of Plateau North Senatorial district in which the lawmaker Istifanus Gyang assured is going to be annually.

According to deputy chairman Senate committee on defense, Istifanus D. Gyang this tournament is part of our actualization of our aspiration to consolidate on peace, unity and reconciliation in Plateau North and by extension Plateau State.

"The 73 electoral wards in six Local Government of Plateau North Constituency has introduced this football tournament. The 73 teams participate in the preliminary stage of the competition, and we have left with 24 in the group stage, we went to the quarter finals and semi finals and today we witnessing the grand finale of the first ever Plateau North football tournament for peace, unity and reconciliation.

I am excited because this tournament anchored on two things; peace unity and creating a platform for our youths to display their talents and by so doing for our guests to have the opportunity of identifying grassroot teams that have  nurture some of the national and international players from this Constituency. We have a history and we are building on that!

For the Youths both the players and you that supporting them, you are the future leaders and the future of this country.

I appreciate the local organising committee, LOC, Plateau State football association, PFA, match Commissioners, security agents for their commitment and sacrifices.

Among personalities who graced the grand finale are chairman Senate committee on power Senator Gabriel Suswan who stand for Senate President Ahmed Lawal, former Governor of Plateau State Senator Jonah Jang, Members of National and state Assembly, stakeholders and football fans.