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Govt sacks Katsina United management

The Katsina State Government has dissolved the management of the Katsina United FC of Katsina with immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Katsina State Commissioner for Sports, Yusuf Rabiu-Jirdede, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Rabiu-Jirdede stated that the dissolution was part of the government’s efforts to reinvigorate the club for better performance at the league.

The commissioner said the government has approved an interim management committee to oversee the affairs of Katsina United pending the reconstitution of the management team.

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He added: “Those appointed to head the affairs of the club as members of the interim management committee are as follows: Alhaji Kabir Danlami-Rimi, Gaddafi Muhammad-Rudwan, Aminu Abdullahi-Leno, and Abubakar Sani.

“The outgoing management is to hand over the affairs of the Club, including all assets to the interim management committee with immediate effect.

“The state government appreciates the effort of the outgoing management’s profound contribution and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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