By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
No fewer than 30 public and private schools in Kaduna State will be participating in this year’s edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON)/Coach Felix Academics and Sports Foundation (CFASF) Kaduna School Athletics Championship.
This was disclosed yesterday by the founder and CEO CFASF, Coach Felix Oseibe.
According to him, also, there are schools that have already indicated interest to participate from neighbouring states like Abuja and Jos.
“We are getting ready for the biggest school athletics event in the North, Nigeria: #KadunaSchoolAthleticsChampionship2023
“The Kaduna School Athletics Championship is an annual sports festival that is proudly hosted by Coach Felix Academics and Sports Foundation in partnership with the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, targeted at school students,” he said.
According to him, part of CFASF objectives include; “To enhance the level of performance of talented athletes and increase the rate of sports development in the region”.
“Since the inception of the Kaduna School Athletics Championship in 2016, we have been awed by the number of grassroots sports talents we have been able to impact, groom and prepare for the global stage.
“At this year’s edition again, we plan to make national stars out of local talented athletes by providing a platform for them to hone and showcase their athletic abilities,” he assured.
Speaking further, he said the meet will afford young sport champions to contend for mouth-watering prizes, with this year, not going to be an exception.
“We are ready to set another track record with our sponsors at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium from 14 to 15 July, 2022.
“Limited space is still available, contact us with 08063935556, 08067488422 or visit YSFON Office at Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna,” he said.
Coach Felix said that the epoch event is being supported by Chima Nnadozie CEO Micromanna Computer, Eng. Musa Nimrod President Nigerian Volleyball Federation and Samuel Onikeku Technical Director Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
It was gathered that ahead of the meet, a technical meeting was held on Saturday July 8, 2023 at the Media Centre Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
It was further gathered that he following schools have so far, indicated interest to participate.
1. Defending champions, Foundation Science School, Zaria
2. Faith Academy Barnawa,
3. Demonstration College, Sabon Tasha
4. The Cavendish College, Ugwan Rimi
5. Nigeria Military School, Zaria
6. Command Secondary School, Sabo
7. Model Learning School, Zaria
8. Air Force Secondary School, Mando
9. Divine Progress School, Barnawa
10. Danbo International School, Barnawa
11. Dubai Care School, Tudun Wada
12. Amstrong School Kudenda
13. St. Micheal Catholic College, Kaduna
14. GSSS Sabon-Tasha
15. Essence International School, Ugwan Rimi
16. Redeemer’s College, Karji
17. Learner’s International School, Narayi
18. Jupavi School, Kakuri
19. Kadwell International School, Barnawa
20. Jinie College, Barnawa
21. Christ Ambassadors
22. Legacy Schools, Ugwan Rimi
