Sabon Gari Emerge Champions of Maiden CDS Peace & Unity Cup 2025
Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State has emerged the winner of the Maiden Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Peace and Unity Cup 2025. Sabon Gari piped Zangon Kataf 1-0 in a highly tense final witnessed by the creme de la creme in the state
The final which was played in Kaduna State over the weekend drew enthusiastic support and showcased the unifying power of sports among local communities.
The football tournament, initiated under the leadership of the CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa was strategically organized to promote peace, unity, and grassroots engagement among the diverse communities in Kaduna State. The event provided a vital platform for dialogue, cooperation, and reconciliation, particularly in areas with histories of communal tension.
The final match witnessed a vibrant turnout and was graced by notable dignitaries. The Commissioner for Sports was present to lend support, while the Governor of Kaduna State was ably represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Abubakar Buba, who commended the initiative as a timely intervention in fostering inter-community unity.
As part of the ceremony, individual and team awards were presented to celebrate excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
The CDS Peace and Unity Cup is expected to become a regular fixture, with future editions expanding to more local governments and states, further cementing the role of the Armed Forces in supporting national peacebuilding efforts through non-kinetic engagements.
