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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has reiterated the state government’s commitment to the completion of all on-going and abandoned projects across the state. Speaking on Sunday evening at the third editon of Fresh FM/Blast FM Town Hall meeting held at Music House, challenge area, Ibadan. Governor Makinde said the policy direction of the present administration was on completing all on-going and abandoned projects. He said: "No project will be abandoned, we have problem with resources, we've gone through the rough patch and we're back to where want. The main bowl is done and dusted and I can promise you that work will continue at the Lekan Salami Stadium." On other abandoned projects at Soun stadium, Ogbomoso, Saki Township Stadium, and other zones, Engineer Makinde added: "We were caught with inflation during the course of the projects and the contractors were asking for more funds. ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has acknowledged the state’s contingent to the 21st National Sports Festival, which ended in Asaba, Delta State, last year December. Governor Makinde while answering questions from members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter said the government and people of Oyo State were exceedingly proud of the spectacular performance of the state’s athletes at the festival. He siad, "I acknowledged the athletes that represented the state at the National Sports Festival, for the first time - we did better than Lagos state and other South West states, it was a major breakthrough and testimony that money spent on Lekan Salami Stadium gave Shooting Stars promotion to elite league because we met them in relegation." He added: "It also means that our facilties across zones are yielding desired results and we can only do better."

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has expressed his desire to set up a female team in Oyo State.  Governor Makinde made this known on Sunday evening at the third edition of Fresh FM/Blast FM Town Hall meeting held at Music House, challenge area, Ibadan. He said, "I think we used to have one in Oyo State (Jokodolu Babes), after the election, I will speak with the owner of the club if she is willing to revive it and if not, we shall have one in Oyo State. He added: "Also, anyone with a female team should come to us, we shall evaluate the team and give our support."

Life is not about your age, Life is not only about living, so when your birthday comes, be thankful for the year that has just past and anticipate with a happy heart what the coming year will bring. “OJE” is one of the THREE MUSKETEERS that are lifewires of the Oyo State Sports Council, Ibadan. Having closely observed him, I can vouchsafe that he is a distinguished gentleman who is humble, modest, meek, gentle and unassuming.  This multitalented sportsman hails from Otu in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. He is very adept at round leathers games since his secondary school days in his hometown. He admitted that he could play virtually all ball games effortlessly but he is not naturally endowed to play combat sports and swimming. Shortly after his secondary school education at the Baptist Grammer School Otu, he proceeded to Divisional Teacher Training College, Saki (Grade 1). Thereafter, he secured admission to the Osun State College of Education, Ilesha. He represen...

Defending Champion, Newspring Schools has retained her title at second edition of the Oyo State Schools Chess Championship that took place on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the indoor sports hall of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba. Twenty eight (28) schools and a total number of 227 students ranging from U-7 to U-17 categories participated in the one day event. At the end of the event, champions emerged from every category and 37 medals (12 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals) were distributed to the best 3 participants of each category. Unlike the first edition that only had an overall winner, the second edition saw winners emerged at both the nursery/primary and secondary school section. B and B International School were winners of the newly introduced nursery and primary school category, winning with with 3 medals; 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze ahead of Amaanah Integrated Curriculum and Gifted Education who came second with 1 gold and 1 silver while Women Improvement S...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association has charged the players of Shooting Stars and Kwara United to recapture their winning mentality when both teams face Remo Stars and Enyimba International respectively in thier next Nigeria Premier League fixrures. Shooting Stars are yet to secure a win after two matches following a three all draw against Plateau United and goalless result against Kwara United. And the Oluyole Warriors will be on the road to Ikenne this Wednesday for a rescheduled South West derby fixture against Remo Stars. Kwara United, who currently used Lekan Salami stadium, Ibadan as thier temporal home ground had also failed to grab maximum points in three matches. The Harmony Boys drew at home to Gombe United in their league opener and also lost 1-0 to Bendel Insurance on Sunday in Ibadan. Speaking on Sunday evening shortly after Kwara United home loss in Ibadan. The association secretary, Mr Kehinde Oj...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The second edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament for the male and female categories organised by the 'Just Help Africa' in collaboration with the Oyo State Sports Council will hold on Thursday (26th) and Friday (27th), 2023 at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The convener of the tournament, Mr Tunji Soroye explained the rationale behind the annual tournament which began in year 2021. Soroye explained that the motive behind the tournament is to nurture talents and develop their skills with a view to prepare them for national and international competitions. He explained further that six male teams and two female teams will participate in the two days competition. The Chief Executive Officer of Just Help Africa stated further that cash rewards of N350,000 and a gaint trophy (Three hundred and fifty thousand naira) and N150,000 (One hundred and fifty thousand naira) will given to ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Former Shooting Stars and Crown FC forward Aderemi Yusuff inspired Paro FC to retain their title as the Champions of the BoB Bhutan Premier League (BPL) in South Asia. The defending champions came out victorious in a highly contested game after a 2-1 win over Thimphu City FC in a final match held at the Changlimithang stadium yesterday. It is their third Bhutan Premier League title since the league’s initiation in 2012.  In a much subdued final game, both teams approached cautiously and the game was heading for goalless draw when Paro FC’s forward Chencho Gyeltshen scored and gave the team a deserved lead in the 35th minute. He received a standing ovation from the audience. Chencho dribbled from a long-distance and found the right side of the net. The first half ended 1-0 for the Tigers. Buoyed by the lead, Paro FC went to double the lead in the 54th minute through Kazuo Homma. The striker scored from a long...

By Tunde Ajibike Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavours with a new goals. A period to move forward with courage. You are a very special person. May today and all your days be amazing. Congratulations. Mr SIJUOLA Moses Abiola popularly and fondly called "Sijama" was born on 7th January. He hails from Owotoro town in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. This distinguished gentleman started his career as a classroom teacher more than two decades ago. He has taught in many primary and secondary schools and his students testified to his pedagogical skills. This graduate of Physical and Health Education from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University has passion for sports and sporting activities, hence, he was motivated to seek transfer of service to work as Sports Organiser at the Oyo State Sports Council. Ibadan. Thereafter, he served diligently in various capac...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) and the family of Coach Festus Adegoju who passed away on Sunday, 1st of January 2023 after a brief illness. The late Festus Adegoju until his death was the Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) Oyo State Chapter and South West Coordinator of Football Coaches Association of Africa Nations (FCAAN). In a condolence message signed by the Association's secretary Mr Kehinde Ojelowo, he said; "On behalf of HRM Oba James Ọdẹníran, the entire members of the Oyo FA commiserated with the widow, children, family members, friends, Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Football Stakeholders and the Nigerian sporting family over the death of Coach Festus Adegoju who died 1st of January. His profile and experience will no doubt create a big vacuum in the development of the game in the ...