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COPDEM Kano FC set for novelty clash with Hamir Babies
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(DDM) – Football lovers in Kano are in for a special treat this Sunday as COPDEM Kano Football Club (COPDEM Kano FC) faces off against Hamir Babies FC in a highly anticipated novelty friendly match.
DDM gathered that the encounter is scheduled for Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Danbare Primary School pitch in Kano State.
Kick-off is set for 3:30 p.m. Nigeria time.
Organisers say the fixture will be more than just a game of football.
It will be a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and grassroots football development in the state.
COPDEM Kano FC, known for its community engagement and youth empowerment activities, will use the opportunity to showcase local talent.
The team’s leadership said the match is designed to strengthen bonds between football fans, players, and the wider community.
Hamir Babies FC, on their part, are promising an exciting contest, bringing a squad that blends youthful energy with skill.
Fans are already predicting a lively game full of goals, tricks, and friendly rivalry.
Local football enthusiasts have hailed the novelty match as a welcome distraction from the nation’s tense political and economic atmosphere.
Organisers believe such events foster unity across different communities.
The fixture will also serve as a platform to identify promising players for possible elevation to higher-level competitions.
Spectators can expect music, dancing, and an electrifying atmosphere both before and after the game.
Security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.
Special prayers have been offered for a peaceful and injury-free game.
In the words of one COPDEM official, “Football is a language everyone understands. This match is about friendship, peace, and talent discovery.”
The novelty fixture is also drawing attention beyond Kano.
Football fans across Nigeria will be able to watch the match live via the DDM YouTube channel.
Organisers are urging supporters to subscribe ahead of time to avoid missing any action.
Grassroots football remains a vital breeding ground for future stars in Nigeria’s national and international football scene.
Events like the COPDEM Kano FC versus Hamir Babies FC match are seen as crucial to keeping that pipeline of talent flowing.
As the countdown begins, all roads in Kano’s football community are expected to lead to Danbare Primary School this Sunday.
The atmosphere promises to be electric, the rivalry good-natured, and the football memorable.
For many, this will be more than a match, it will be a celebration of the beautiful game in its purest form.
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