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A 75th minute winner from Seye Adegbite saw Crown FC secure a place in the Oyo State Federation Cup semi final with a 1-0 victory over Zion-Liberty FC. The striker smashed home a low strike from a build up from the edge of the box to win the knockout match at Olubadan stadium and grab a place in the semi final for a first time in four years after crashing out last year to Ilaji FC at Durbar stadium, Oyo. It was a performance full of character from Ayodeji Ayeni’s side after picking four points in Lagos against Inter Lagos FC and Smart City FC a few days ago. Both sides had chances, but it was a joyous moment for Seye Adegbite who scored his first goal of season for the Ajilete Warriors. Asked about the performance of his boys, technical adviser of the team, Ayodeji Ayeni told OyoSportsNews . "We were able to show character and determination but the team looks tired after we recently played two games in three days in Lagos. The players had some injuries and fatigue but we were able...

Crown FC of Ogbomoso Technical Adviser, Ayodeji Ayeni has described as untrue, the stories making rounds that he has resigned his appointment prior to his team knockout match against Zion-Liberty FC at the Oyo State Federation Cup. Ayeni took over the technical head of the Ogbomoso based team after he was unveiled on August 28, 2024 by the Oyo state government through the ministry of youth and sports under Honourable Wasilat Adefemi Adegoke at the Oyo state secretariat office. Since his appointment as the technical adviser of the Ajilete Warriors, Ayeni has secured seven points on the road against [Igbajo United FC 0-1, Inter Lagos FC 0-0, and Smart City FC 0-1]. Crown FC currently occupied third position with fourteen (14] points behind Warri Wolves [16points] and Abia Comets [14points] on the Nigeria National league table. Speaking to OyoSportsNews , the former Akwa United gaffer made the clarification on Wednesday afternoon shortly after his cruised to the semi-final of the state fe...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update As the 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup kicks off this Tuesday for the 2025 President Federation Cup, the Chairman, Oyo State Football Association, HRM Dr Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, has assured soccer enthusiasts in the Oyo state of good and fair officiating right from the kick-off of the 2025 edition to the final stage. The retired FIFA referee who was recently conferred a Honourary Doctorate Degree in Community Development by the International Peace and Conflict Management University (IPCMI), Kingdom of Flourishland Australia in Collaboration with Women's Effect Initiative International assured that any members of the Oyo State Football Referee Council involved in the Officiating will employ best practices in the course of discharging their duties. According to the Alakinyele of Akinyele, the association shall continue to produce credible winners as it has been done in previous three editions. Recall that Sa...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Seven [7] registered football clubs for the 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup will learn thier path to the trophy at the Final Draw, which is expected to hold at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Wednesday, 29th January 2025. According to the secretary of the Oyo State Football Association, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, representatives from the seven registered clubs, Oyo State Referee Council, Oyo State Football Coaches Association, and major football stakeholders in the state are expected to atend the draw. The annual football competition in the state will have in attendance general managers and chairmen of clubs and most importantly HRM Oba James Odeniran, the chairman of Oyo State Football Association alongside his executive members. Four teams from Ibadan, the Oyo state capital are guaranteed to participate in this year edition while a team each from Oyo, Ogbomoso and Saki town have show...

The Australia University has conferred the Oyo State Football Association Boss, His Royal Higness,  Alakinyele of Akinyele, Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran  with a Honourary Doctorate Degree in Community Development. It is gratifying to state that the International Peace and Conflict Management University (IPCMI),Kingdom of Flourishland Australia in Collaboration with Women's Effect Initiative International continue to beam its searchlight internally and Internationally to identify and honour distinguished personalities found worthy to be conferred with the recognition as Professors Emeritus and Honorary Doctorate Degrees. The Prestigious Academic honour, awarded on the 26th December, 2024 bestowed by the special approval of the Board of Trustees and Directors, is in recognition of the the former FIFA badge Referee for his dedication and extraordinary contributions to society in the fields of Community Development and grassroot initiatives. The award also recognizes Odeniran's unwa...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Oyo State representative at the Nigeria National League, Crown FC of Ogbomoso battled back from a goal down at the first half to beat visiting Ijele FC of Enugu 2-1 at the Soun stadium, Ogbomoso on Saturday afternoon. Alex Izunna's strike gave the Masquerade boys the lead at the opening 15th minute, but Adekunle Mojeed and Moses Ngbede scored before the break to help their side secure a victory. However, the technical adviser of the Ajilete Warriors, Ayodeji Ayeni, insists the win has done little to relieve the pressure on the boys after losing their opening match in Sapele 2-0 to Warri Wolves. "It was a good match for the boys and the team generally. We conceded an early goal, but we picked up the pieces, fought back, and took the lead. We need to critically address keeping clean sheet in our games and I believe this will help us alot. The league is a marathon race and doesn’t matter how you started, w...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Despite winning thier semi-final match at the on-going 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League against Saki United by alone goal, held yesterday at the Durbar stadium, Oyo. OyoSportsNews can exclusively confirmed that Iseyin United have forfeited thier victory over the Asabari Warriors for fielding ineligible player, resulting from passport photograph alteration. In its ruling on Saturday afternoon, after thorough investigation by the Disciplinary Committee of the 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League, set up by the Oyo State Football Association. The committee has awarded victory to Saki United FC. The Asabari Warriors will now face FC Young Stars International at the final while Iseyin United will face A.A Aztec for the third place match on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran Ibadan.

Oyo State Football Association under the able leadership of Alakinyele of Akinyele, HRM Oba James Odeniran in conjunction with Peculiar Ultimate have on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 unveiled Logo for 2024 Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde under 20 Football League in Ibadan. Highlighting the vision behind the sponsorship, the Chairman, Peculiar Ultimate represented by Mr Lekan Adeleke said the aims among other things are to work along with vision of Governor Seyi Makinde in creating platform for the youths to thrive in the state: In his words: “We’re incredibly proud to be associated with Governor Seyi Makinde for this laudable intiatve. His incredible performances in the state has endeared us to sponsor this league. We wish to leverage on his vision and create a platform for the youths to thrive. We look to set ourselves up for a strong and prosperous future in Oyo state,” said Adeleke.  “To be successful, we’ve got to be prepared to innovate and push boundaries. This bolder, more p...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update General Manager of TOE Football Academy Yekeen Rasheed Aserere Jr has commended the "intensity" and "quality" of his players after last weekend's friendly match victory against Abadawaki FC U15.  The 'Golden Soldiers' pummelled Abadawaki FC U15 team with a comfortable 4-1 win and Aserere Jr as fondly called has called on his players to match the "discipline" they showed in the win when the team begin to participate in various under age competitions across zones in Nigeria. "I’m very happy because there are improvements at the both the U15 and U17," the C.E.O Aserere Jr Koncepts told the media officer, Sunday Popoola after the team returned to Ogbomoso. "The quality of the game was very good and the players gave absolutely everything." "The two teams played with a lot of intensity and quality. Even when we were ahead with three goals advantage, th...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Leading football academy in Ogbomosoland, TOE Football Academy have purchased a Minivan Toyota Sienna to lead up to the Academy's activities in the country ahead of the yuletide busy schedules. The vehicle arrived the team’s camp on Thursday, and it comes as a boost to the players as they prepare for two friendlies on Friday [18th] and Saturday [19th] at the Oke Ogun Polytechnic football pitch, Saki. TOE Football Academy, nicknamed “The Golden Soldiers”, defeated Crown FC U15 team 3-1 on Wednesday and will be focused for this weekend's fixtures against Abadawaki FC and Iwalewa Football Academy. Established on August 1st, 2024, the academy is committed to discover, nurture, develop and project talents to african and foreign clubs from thier U11, U15 and U17 teams. Speaking during the presentation, Chairman TOE Football Academy, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric Danlami said the new Minivan Toyota Sienna is inline w...