Oyo SportsNews

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Honourable Gbenga Adewusi has commended the Chiarman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Engineer Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi for using sports as a tool to eradicate poverty, empower youths and build stronger communities by bringing people together. Hon Adewusi, a former chairman of Ibadan North-East Local Government and immediate past chairman of Oyo State Sports Council told newsmen at the press conference held at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort that the huge achievements made since the inception of Ilaji Football Club had transformed Oyo state and Nigeria to providing better opportunities to youths and reducing anti-social behaviour in disaffected young people and increasing willingness to volunteer and the development of soft skills, such as integrity, responsibility and leadership. Arole as fondly called also seized the opportunity to commend the Jagun Olub

The security officers at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba Ibadan have apprehended a 14 year old boy whose name is Sulaiman Abubakar for pilfering the wire and cables in the mainbowl of the stadium. The Oyo state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke disclosed this in Ibadan on Thursday. Abubakar, a JSS 2 student of Eleyele High School in Ibadan disclosed that he gained entrance into the main-bowl during the training session of Shooting Star Football Club of Ibadan (3sc) yesterday evening adding that he slept in one of the room overnight after the security officers securely locked all entrances to the main-bowl. Upon interrogations, the boy confirmed that he broke the pipes with a big stone to cut the camera cables and wires that connect the canopy light. He also admitted that he planned to sell it. The Mother of the notorious boy who lives at Sabo Area was invited and she fainted when she saw her son being handcuffed. It took the intervention of the

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Super Eagles assistant coach and Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede Precious has charged TOE Football Academy players to make discipline and humility thier watchword if they desire to achieve success in ther career. Ijaball as fondly called gave the chagre at the dressing room of Beyond Limits Football Academy during a visit and football friendly with the U15 of Beyond Limits FA and Super Accurate FC. The Kishi born soccer tactican said the dream of every player is play at the highest level and win honours. He added that this can be achieved through discipline, hardwork, commitment, dedication and determination. He also commended the management of TOE Football Academy under the leadership of Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric for his passion and love for football most especially in Ogbomoso. He, however affirmed his support towards to success of the academy.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League, a new football league featuring over 73 clubs for the play-off preliminary stages across Oyo state and 20 clubs for abridged format scheduled to begin in October 17 2024, on Monday unveiled the league’s official logo. The new logo, which features the silhouette of a football player attempting an acrobatic kick with a football on the pitch was unveiled yesterday by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort Chief Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi alongside the Oyo State Football Association Chairman, HRM Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan. The unveiling event which also featured presentation of giant trophy to thd state football governing body had in attendance elective congress of the Oyo FA, club's chairmen, Sports Journalists, representatives of Nigeria Coaches As

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi on Monday called on the Oyo State Football Association to ensure that the 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League is free, fair and maintain high-level of integrity and transparency. Speaking at the presentation of trophy and unveiling of league logo held at the mini conference hall, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan. Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi said he's committed to the development of youth in the state and will do everything possible to make Oyo state a front-runner in Nigeria. "For this competition, I want the organisers to be free, fair, and maintain a high-level of transparency. Even if Ilaji FC fails to have a podium finish, the coach should take it with good faith. I want us to use this league to showcase the talents we have in Oyo state. We are in a country with

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the leadership of HRM Oba James Odeniran is confident that Oyo state flag bearer at the Nigeria National League, Crown FC of Ogbomoso will secure promotional ticket despite being grouped alongside Northern clubs for the fast approaching new season. Recall that the Ajilete Warriors were grouped on September 28, 202, at the NLL AGM held in Bauchi with Sokoto United, Sokoto United, Wikki Tourists, Uejele FC, Malantarki Care, ABS FC, Kada FC, and Basira FC. Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele disclosed that the entire elective members are fully behind the management of Crown Football Club and the new gaffer, Ayodeji Ayeni and will do everything possible to help the club secure promotional ticket. Oba James Odeniran told OyoSportsNews after the 2024 Extra Ordinary Congress at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort that the Oyo State Governor, En

Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the leadership of HRM Oba James Odeniran [Alakinyele of Akinyele] have revealed that the logo of the maiden editon of 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi [JDS] Football League will be unveiled 3:00pm tomorrow [October 7th, 2024] at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Oyo state. A statement by the secretary of the association, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, said the playoff matches will begin from October 9th to 13th, 2024 while the full league will start from October 17th to November 30th with the Super 6 scheduled for 4th to 15th, December, 2024. According to the statement, over fifty-five clubs have registered for the play-off, which be played across zones in Oyo state. In line with the aims and objectives of the state football governing body, the 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League is aimed at encouraging and developing grassroo

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) will hold an extra-ordinary congress at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort on Monday, 7th October, 2024. Time is at 1pm. OyoSportsNews learnt at the weekend that part of the agenda before the congress on Monday are to review the activities of the association from January 2024, amendment of the statute and the set up committees for the maiden edition of 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS) football League and 2024 Oyo State GSM Football League which is sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited. Members of the state Congress, made up of Chairman, HRM Oba James Odeniran 'Alakinyele of Akinyele', Vice Chairman, Comrade Isaac Ayangbile, Secretary Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, Ibadan Football Council chairman, Mr Rotimi Alli Esq, Chief Mutiu Adepoju, Mr Michael Oladeni, Alhaji Azeez, Mr John Kayode are expected at the congress. Other f

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the chairmanship of Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele has announced plans to organise the first edition of 2024 Oyo State JDS Football League, sponsored by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief Engineer Dotun Jubril Sanusi. In a blueprint message made available to OyoSportsNews by the association secretary, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo. The league is strictly open to Nigeria Nation-wide League One and non-league players in Oyo state, while registration fees and tickets shall be free at the play-off stage. The statement explained further that matches at the playoff stage will hold across zones in Oyo state in an abridged format with ten clubs each in a group. In addition, the 7th of October, 2024, has been announced for the press conference and unveiling of the league at the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort mini confer

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Nigeria retired FIFA referee Folusho Ajayi alongside four other female football coaches from Oyo state have successfully completed the intensive month-long CAF C coaching course held at the federal capital territory,  Abuja and they've all emerged as fresh graduate, marking a significant milestones in thier coaching career. Folusho Ajayi, Damilola Badmus, Ruth Adedigba, Abosede Gbemileke, and Grace Towobola received thier certificates at the presentation of certificates and closing ceremony which was graced by President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen; Deputy Director Technical, Mrs Faith Ben-Anuge; Chairman of the Benue State Football Association, Barr. Paul Edeh and; Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, Dr. Phillip Nongu. Recall that Damilola Badmus had his two weeks internship programme with NLO side, Oye Olohun Travels & Tours Football Club in Saki town, Oyo

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Ogbomoso Zonal Council of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has assured its full support to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TOE Football Academy, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric following his recent launching of the academy. The commitment was made on Saturday by the zonal council chairman, Coach Azeez Bashiru, in a meeting held the soun stadium, Ogbomoso. During the meeting, Coach Bashiru emphasised the critical roles of grassroot coaches, clubs and academies towards the development of fooball in Nigeria. He also commended his fellow members [grassroot coaches] for their efforts in discovering and nurturing talents in Ogbomoso while appreciating all sponsors, donors, and organizers of various football competitions in the town. He added that the association is in full support and ready to collaborate with the academy in any given capacity. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman TOE Football Academy, Mr

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update TOE Football Academy Chairman, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric, has declared himself to be more than content with how his academy have performed thus far within two months. With two solid friendly matches at the Remo Stars Stadium on Thursday and Friday against Beyond Limits Football Academy U15 and Super Accurate FC which they won 5-3 and lost 4-1 respectively. Eric as fondly called believed the players are readying themselves for competitive matches and big tournaments in the nearest future. Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric is confident that his players will be attractive and be the most sought-after by top clubs in Africa and Europe. He's also satisfied with development, teamwork, compatability, cohesion, and team spirit, his boys shown in Ikenne despite friendlies. Eric, whose focus is to see the players' progression and promotion from U13 to U15 and finally to U17 team told newsmen that his team is ready to compete

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Progress Football Club from Ogbomoso have been crowned the Champions of the maiden edition of "Kick to Keep Polio at Zero", initiated by the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board and sponsored by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund [UNICEF]. Progress FC won the cup coming out on top 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with New Starlets FC, Ibadan in regulation time. The inaugural football tournament organised by the Oyo State Football Association under His Royal Majesty, Oba James Odeniran had 24 football teams across the six zones in Oyo state, four each zone were held in across stadia in Oyo state. Progress Football Club under soccer tactican, Coach Yekeen Jimoh cruised to the final after a 2-0 win over Unity FC, 2-1 win over Charity FC and 2-2 [Penalty win] over Oyo at the preliminary, zonal and quarter stages respectively. Amongst the players that achieved the new feat with Progr