OYO FA, SPORTS COUNCIL UNVEIL PLANS FOR MAKINDE VETERAN CUP

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|By Oluseyi Adedire|
Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update

The Oyo State Football Association in conjunction with Oyo State Sports Council have reaveled plans and arrangements to host the maiden edition of 'Pa Olatunbosun Makinde Memorial Invitational Veteran Football Competition' for ex footballers, football coaches and footballers above 45years old.


In a letter signed by the association secretary Mr Kehinde Ojelowo which was made available to OyoSportsNews, the letter explained that the essence of the competition is to foster a strong united veterans community through camaraderie of sportsmanship nationwide.

"The motive is to foster unity among veterans nationwide by creating an avenue to network, relish memories from the past, and do what we love doing best competing in a fun-fair environment."





Ojelowo stated further that football clubs such as All Stars and Ambassadors are participate in the competition, adding that  registration has started.

"Eligible player for the competition must be 45years and above and the registration fees is one hundred thousand naira (#100,000.00). All stars and ambassadors clubs' in Ogbomoso, Oyo, Oke Ogun, Ibarapa and Ibadan have been invited take part in the competition and registration starts February 15th to 28, 2022." The letter stated.

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