Momoh, Abubakar emerge winners in historic Cycling Kano 2025
Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the gold medal in the male professional category of Cycling Kano 2025. His compatriot, Jacob Ishaku, finished second to claim the silver medal, while Joel Berry, a promising cyclist from Abuja, secured the bronze medal after an impressive performance.
Subsequently, the girls’ categories also produced outstanding performances. In the Under-15 girls event, Islam Yau Abubakar claimed the gold medal, while Hauwau Mohd Abdulhamid and Amina Abdulhamid won the silver and bronze medals respectively.
The Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria, brought excitement and buzz to the ancient city of Kano on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for the cycling event.
In other categories, Mubarak Auwal clinched the gold medal, defeating Mujahid Hudu and Ibrahim Sani, who finished second and third respectively, in the Under-15 boys category.
Similarly, Umar Tasiu Mohd won the gold medal in the Under-10 category, ahead of Yusif Baffa and Haruna Abdullah, who received silver and bronze medals respectively. Both young cyclists expressed optimism about returning stronger in the 2026 edition.
Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Sani Musa Danja, who led celebrities to flag off the race, attributed the success of the competition to the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf.
He also expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the event organisers, and other stakeholders for their commitment and round-the-clock efforts toward the success of the programme.
Mr. Danja further thanked corporate partners and sponsors including Union Bank, NNPC, Peak Yoghurt, Flour Mills of Nigeria, and other supporting brands for their invaluable contributions.
The 2025 edition of Cycling Kano was attended by top dignitaries, including His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sunusi II, who was represented by the Barwan Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bello.
*Photo shows, Senior Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development , Mr Sani Musa Danja, leading Celebrity Race at the Cycling Kano event in Kano on Saturday December 20, 2025.
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