The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria.
Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the gold medal in the male professional category. 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.
In the junior categories, Kano athletes dominated the podium. In the Under-15 boys category, Mubarak Auwal clinched the gold medal, defeating Mujahid Hudu and Ibrahim Sani, who finished second and third respectively.
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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.
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.
Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Mr. 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.
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L-R: Bamidele Adeleye, Managing Director, BrandEscort Communications; Jacob Ishaku, Silver Medal Winner, Professional Category; Isa Momoh, Gold Metal Winner; Alhaji Sanusi Bello, Barwan Kano, repressing, Mallam Muhammadu Sunusi II, the Emir of Kano; Mr Ali Ali, Area Business Executive Northwest 1, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and Joel Berry, Bronze Medal Winner at the Cycling Kano event in Kano on Saturday December 20, 2025.
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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.
