Dasuma fm CEO Present tournament trophy to King of Dagbon

The CEO of Dasuma Radio in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region, Alhaji Baba Daney has paid a courtesy on the overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakar II.

Together with the General Manager of the Radio station, Mr. Abdul-Halim Rubai and the organizing committee members of the 3rd edition of 'Dasuma Radio Clan Soccer Tournament', the visit was aimed to present these years winners' trophy the King for his blessings.

The King of Dagbon in his speech lauded the CEO for the initiative.

According to him the initiative has bring joy and happiness to the people of Yendi and Dagbon at large through the soccer tournament.

The Overlord said Alhaj Daney is a true son of the soil who is dedicated to the development of the area, this he said, explains why he spends huge resources annually to promote unity, harmony and peaceful co-existence in Yendi.

"Alhaj Daney isn't the richest person in Yendi but only has the passion for making his people happy. This is because, those who may be richer than him hasn't thought of such a great idea let alone implementing it".

He asked for Allah's continuous blessings and favours upon Alhaj Baba Daney and his workers and assured him of his support all the time.

On his part, Alhaj Baba Osman Daney explained that each and every citizen of Dagbon has a duty to maintain peace in Dagbon. 'That's why I have chosen to use the Clans for soccer tournament which brings about unity, excitement and strengthen existing bond'.

He disclosed that both local and international scouts would be brought in the next edition to select players from the teams of the Clans. This he believes could open up opportunities for the sons and daughters of the Yaa Naa to secure professional careers in soccer. Alhaji Baba Dany therefore called for support from the Yaa Naa to get sponsors for then project as it is fast becoming bigger each passing year.

The Champions, Mohi Clan, on their part, who are playmates historically to Dagombas,  disclosed that they have been trying to lift the cup to prove to Dagombas that they could also play quality soccer but haven't been successful until this year. They underscored the importance of the Dasuma Radio Clan Soccer Tournament and how it's generating interest and bringing people together.

Also part of the delegation were representatives of the 8 Clans who competed for the trophy whom the CEO took turns to introduce to the King. The tournament annually comes off in December, hence 2022 is scheduled in December, 2022.

 By Nurudeen Ibrahim, Yendi