CAF Continental Ticket is Top Priority for Barau FC – Nigerian Deputy Senate President

By Ahmad Hamisu Gwale

The Deputy President of the Senate, Dr. Barau Jibrin, has expressed his desire for Barau Football Club to secure a Confederation of African Football (CAF) ticket this year.  

Senator Barau, the club’s proprietor, stated this while receiving the chairman of Barau FC, Ambassador Ibrahim Shitu Chanji, in Kano on Monday.

He also commented on the recent Kano State President’s Federation Cup (PFC) final between Kano Pillars and Barau FC, which ended 3-2 in favor of Kano Pillars.

“I want to appreciate and commend the recent final between Kano Pillars and Barau FC in the Kano State President’s Federation Cup. It is a great achievement to have two strong clubs competing at this level in Kano,” Senator Barau said.

“My primary focus is to support Barau FC in every necessary way so that they can represent Nigeria in an African tournament. Our goal is to see the club participate in the CAF Confederation Cup this year,” he added.

As runners-up in the Kano State President’s Federation Cup, Barau FC will represent the state in this year’s Nigerian PFC.

The draws for the 2025 PFC will take place on Wednesday, March 12, with the Round of 64 set to begin on March 19.

The winner of the 2025 PFC will secure a CAF Confederation Cup ticket for next year, and Barau FC aims to earn the opportunity to represent Nigeria in the tournament.

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