By Akin Bolarinwa
The story of Nigeria football cannot be complete without mentioning Alhaji Aminu kurfi Balele, the fast rising football administrator whose records on and off the pitch is gradually dwarfing the achievements of others.
Alhaji Aminu Kurfi was a former board member of the Nigeria Tennis federation, he started his career from the tennis court before the transition to the football pitch.
As senior special adviser to the former executive governor of Katsina state Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, Balele who was also a former chairman of Katsina united and the brain behind the rising profile of Katsina United as one of the emerging super powers of Nigeria football .
He is a peace maker, a man who has continued to preach peace among football stakeholders.
His philanthropic hand has touched the young and old in all the villages and towns of Katsina state and environs.
He has touched lives and has not stopped doing his best in helping humanity.
Loved by the media, appreciated by the footballers, respected by club owners and other stakeholders and adored by the fans.
Aminu Kurfi will always be remembered as the man who discovered Katsina United, the pride of the Changi boys.
