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The African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC) organized the two-day competition at Dorayi Palace in Kano.
House of Arewa has emerged champions of the inaugural Emir Ado Bayero Dambe Championship Cup in Kano.
The African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC) organized the two-day competition at Dorayi Palace in Kano.
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The championship was part of events to celebrate the Legacy of Traditions, a yearlong festival showcasing Kano Culture with the Kano Emirate Council.
16 athletes from Dambe Houses compete in eight bouts
In the event, Eight battles were contested by 16 athletes from the Dambe houses of Arewa, Kudawa, and Gurumada; the House of Arewa emerged triumphant.
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House of Arewa won six out of eight bouts to secure the Emir’s Cup, which was presented to them by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.
We are proud to support the African Warriors Fighting Championship - Emir of Kano
The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, disclosed that they are proud of the African Warriors Fighting Championship.
He said, “The Emir’s Cup celebrates our cultural roots. As the cultural custodian of Kano, I have long supported Dambe, and I would like to see the sport continue to reach new heights.
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"We are proud to support the African Warriors Fighting Championship and the Legacy of Traditions in promoting our customs globally.”
The traditional wrestling event attracted over 5000 fans, while many streamed it live via AWFC, ARTV, and Legacy of Traditions social media pages.
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