Akwanga Selected FC Clinches Maikanya Foundation Tourney Title in Penalty Shootout Thriller
….As Dr Maikaya Bags Multiple Awards
Akwanga Selected FC won the second edition of the Maikaya Development Foundation (MDF) Football Tournament for Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone in a dramatic penalty shootout against Raising Stars FC of Nasarawa Eggon at the Akwanga Township Stadium on Sunday.
The pulsating grand finale drew thousands of football fans, community leaders, and youths from across the zone, who thronged the venue amid cheers, dances, and traditional drumbeats in a charged atmosphere that celebrated sports as a tool for peace and unity.
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Organised by the MDF under the leadership of Dr. Musa Muhammed Maikaya, the tournament featured teams from various local government areas, promoting youth empowerment, healthy living, and conflict resolution in Nasarawa State’s North Senatorial District.
The match ended goalless after regulation time, with Akwanga Selected FC prevailing in the shootout to lift the trophy. Prizes, cash awards, and commendations were presented to players, coaches, and officials in a colourful ceremony.
In recognition of his philanthropy and leadership, Dr. Maikaya received multiple awards from the NASSA National Body, League of Supporters of Nasarawa North, and tournament organisers for his role in youth development and community upliftment.
The event underscored MDF’s commitment to grassroots sports as a platform for talent discovery and socioeconomic progress in the culturally diverse zone.
