Dutse witnessed the spectacle of a pulsating football match on Saturday, 2nd August, 2025 as Gadawur Championship winners, Dutse Hope FC, pulled off a jaw-dropping 8-5 comeback victory over the UBA Dutse Football Team in a high-octane Novelty Friendly Match.
The theatre – Classical Gym Arena was erupt as UBA exploded out of the gates, stunning the crowd with a ruthless 4-1 first-half lead that left many believing the upset was on. But the champions weren’t done. Spurred on by the deafening roars of their loyal fans, including a powerful showing from the ladies in the stands, Dutse Hope FC launched an unforgettable second-half rally that turned the tide and shook the Bank Boys.
At the heart of the miracle comeback was Sega, Dutse Hope’s talismanic striker, who produced a stunning performance netting five goals and single-handedly rewriting the script. Dutse Hope FC is a compact team, they play with a mix of professionalism and street style making them exciting to watch. The thrilling event was packaged by BALLUP! Organized by Dayo Abiola Consulting Limited, Nigeria’s foremost logo design company. BALLUP! (Inspired by sport, driven by vision, built for impact) is also the proud custodian of the Gadawur Championship – dubbed the best football tournament in Dutse.
The Novelty Friendly Match received strong backing and endorsement from Mal. Hashim H. Hashim, SA to His Excellency the Governor of Jigawa State on ICT II, adding even more weight to an electrifying fixture.
With the Novelty Match series now officially underway, the stakes are sky-high. This is no longer just about fun—it’s about pride, passion, and street football supremacy. And for every other bank team in Dutse that the Champions will be contesting, the message is loud and clear: get your squad in shape—because the champions don’t play. They conquer.
