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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso defender Tosin Oshomo has disclosed that the team has no choice but to beat Joy Cometh FC of Lagos in Saturday’s Nigeria National League matchday two at the Soun stadium. The central defender says it will be “special” for him to help his side secure the first three points at home after a shock home defeat against Gateway United FC. "It will be good for us to beat Joy Cometh tomorrow. This is another opportunity for us to rewrite our names in front of the fans. It wasn't too good in our first home but the win over Sporting Lagos was a boost for the entire team. It is three points or nothing but we put God first."

I can’t believe that the time is finally here for Mr Charles Gboyega Makinde, the General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, Ibadan, to retire from active service after serving the Oyo State Government meritoriously for thirty two consecutive years. There is no doubt that he will be deeply missed by his colleagues, friends and associates at the Sports arena considering his numerous unquantifiable and unrivaled achievements in the recent past. The good reasons why this multi-talented sportsman need to thank and appreciate Almighty God for his kindness and faithfulness are numerous. He was not disengage from the service on account of illness; death; compulsory retirement for misappropriation of fund and other criminal offenses. Rather, he left at the appropriate time when he attained the retirement age of sixty years. indeed, “The Lord makes everything beautiful in his own time”. He has a deceptive appearance and outlook though he is a man that has uncommon physical strength and sp

The General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, Mr Charles Gboyega Makinde popularly known as "Mankind" retires from the active service of Oyo State today. He has served meritoriously for Thirty two consecutive years. He started his career in 1991 as a coach and later laterally transfer his service to the cadre of Sports Officer. Mr Makinde has served in various capacities in virtually all the directorates of the Council. He was appointed as the Secretary of Oyo State Football Association, a position he occupied for many years before he was appointed a General Manager. He was the Public Relations Officer of the Council as well. Mr Makinde also served as a Zonal Sports Officer in Saki, Ogbomoso and Iseyin. He participated in Oluyole 79 as an handball athlete with the under 17 team. He is a multi- talented. Sportsman that plays badminton, volley ball, round leather game, Tennis and handball. A versatile sports administrator whose tenure recorded an outstanding

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC Head Coach Anthony Encho claims it would be unfair for him to write off and considers Saturday's Nigeria National League matchday three against Joy Cometh FC as a walkover. Joy Cometh FC have failed to register a win and pick a point in their first two matches after losing to Ijebu United and Smart City on matchday one and two, respectively. The Lagos-based side currently sits at the bottom of group B2 with no point. However, Crown FC of Ogbomoso after 1-0 loss at home to Gateway United on matchday one has positively responded with a win over Sporting Lagos last weekend in Lagos and will hope to build on the result tomorrow when they welcome struggling Joy Cometh FC at the Soun stadium, Ogbomoso. Speaking to OyoSportsNews after Friday morning training session, Head Coach Anthony Encho claimed it would be unfair for any professional football coach to underrate Joy Cometh FC judging by their recent o

By Raymond Tolulope Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The continuous growthof the game of Chess reached another height on Saturday, March 25, 2023 as another academy was birthed at Odo-Ona Elewe area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The growth of chess has been on a constant rise in the Pacesetter State and to further expand more, Tobi Bamidele inaugurated D-Vine Chess Academy last Saturday. The event took place at Al-Muqit Building, Idi-ope, Bota Quarters, Odo-ona Ona Elewe, Ibadan and it recorded tremendous success. If your are familiar with Odo-Ona Elewe area of Ibadan, you'd know that setting up a chess academy is a huge task considering the development of that area. The Chief Director of the D-vine Chess Academy, Tobi Bamidele, isn't bothered nor discouraged about the area, instead he wants to bring life to young ones in the area. Speaking in an interview, Tobi expressed his love for chess, hence his decision to promote the game and impact lives. "Chess is

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso General Manager Kunle Oyeleye was in no mood to allow his players to celebrate despite picking three points in Lagos yesterday against Sporting Lagos FC in the Nigeria National League matchday two.  The Ajilete Warriors now looked comfortable on the log after they were shocked 1-0 at home on Wednesday's home fixture to Gateway United FC of Abeokuta. However, Kunle Oyeleye was already turning his mind to Saturday's clash with Joy Cometh within minutes of the final whistle in Sunday's win. "Success is sweet and you can all see the feelings, when we lost at home last Wednesday against Gateway United. Many called for our heads immediately after the match but we thank God for today's victory. I sincerely appreciate the entire technical crew and players for today's win and performance." "This is the right time for us to keep focus, avoid distractions a

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The commissioner  for  youth  and  sports development in   Ogun  State, Dr. Oluwadare  Kehinde has expressed optimism that Gateway United FC will secure promotion back to the NPFL. Dr. Kehinde, who spoke with newsmen recently on the performance of the team after defeating Crown FC 0-1 away from home in their NNL opening game described the team as a formidable set up that will deliver the best for the State. "We  have a  formidable  team  and  good performance. To the best  of  my  knowledge, the team  is  improving  virtually every  time. We have put  up a  formidable  technical  team and improved players welfare- and we believe it will help the team to achieve its ultimate target" he said. He revealed that the government has made concerted efforts at creating sporting activities in order to engage the youths,saying that the upgrade of infrastructure will all bear a socio-economic impact.  The Commissi

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council, Ibadan Honourable Gbenga Adewusi 'Arole', The General Manager, Mr Gboyega Makinde, and the entire management staff, coaches and athletes felicitate with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for his resounding and landslide victory at the 2023 gubernatorial election. According to Honourable Gbenga Adewusi "his re-election as the Executive Governor of Oyo State did not come as a surprise, considering his unrivalled and unique track records of achievement in all sectors, including his remarkable feats in repositioning of sports and sporting activities since the inception of his administration." Adewusi remarked further that the re-modelling, rehabilitation and upgrading of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan and other sports facilities located across the geo-political zones of the state is a landmark ac

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association Chairman, HRM Oba James Odeniran, has congratulated the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on his re-election victory during the just concluded guber polls in the state. Results from the 33 local governments in the state show that the incumbent defeated his closest rival and other candidates in the race vying for the governorship position. Engineer Seyi won in 31 local government areas of the state, losing only two. In his congratulatory message on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, the association chairman; on behalf of my entire executive members described Saturday’s Gubernatorial Elections as free, fair, and credible and indeed a triumph for Nigeria’s democracy. Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele noted that the result which was announced on Sunday afternoon by the Independent National Electoral Commission was a resounding victory and reward for hard work for G

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Governor Seyi Makinde's re- election has been described as a reward for diligence and passion for development. Mogaji Rotimi Alli, the executive Chairman of Ibadan Football Association (IFA) stated this today in a press statement signed by him and made available to journalists. He explained that Governor Makinde's. diligence at providing high quality but humane governance, unflinching commitment at making life worth living for the people of Oyo State,and a strong passion for massive infrastructural development ensured that he was rewarded with another term of four years by the people of the State. Mogaji Alli, who is popularly known as Libero particularly mentioned how the state helmsman handled the topical issue of Covid 19 in taking a huge risk by not locking down the State when other governors and even the Federal Government did and put Nigerians through harrowing economic hardship.  He stressed t

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown Football Club Ogbomoso has sent a congratulatory message to the Oyo state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, over his landslide victory at the governorship election Saturday. Engr. Makinde, it’s recalled, was declared winner after garnering votes while his closest challenger Senator Teslim Folarin became the runner up. “The feat he achieved at the poll is not a surprise it is on account of his hardwork and deep commitment to the masses. Governor Makinde recorded landmark achievements in the last four years which eventually paved the way for him to win re-election with a mere wave of hand,” the statement by the Crown FC signed by its general manager, Mr. Kunle Oyeleye, reads. “Governor Seyi Makinde has indeed done a fantastic job in his first four years as Oyo state helmsman. His achievements are unprecedented and that is why Oyo state people cherish and support him in his reelection bid. “The governor is a man

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Sunshine Stars of Akure Head Coach, Edith Olumide Agoye, has congratulated Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde of Oyo State on his re-election for a second term of four years. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, officially declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde the winner of the gubernatorial election in the state. Makinde won in 31 local government areas with a total of 563,756 votes to defeat his closest rival, Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who won in two local government areas and scored 256,685 votes. The governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Adebayo Adelabu, came third in the race with a total of 38,357 votes. According to Edith Olumide Agoye, the results of Saturday’s Gubernatorial Elections have reaffirmed the trust, confidence, and faith they have in His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde. "Permit me to heartily congratulate His Excellency, E

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update One of the fast-growing football clubs in Oyo State and Nationwide League One side, Ilaji Football Club has again set another record in Nigeria by securing a qualification ticket that will enable them to represent Oyo state at the National Federation Cup. Ilaji Football Club, owned by the Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief (Engineer) Dotun Sanusi will represent Oyo state for the first time with Champions Shooting Stars. The Sanusi Boys clinched a place in the National Federation Cup after beating Oyo Alaafin FC in the semi-final by 4-1 at the just concluded Oyo State Federation Cup, though they lost with a lone goal to Shooting Stars in the final -and- the Akanran-based team will make their debut at the National Federation Cup in this year edition. However, Ilaji FC Manager, Babatunde Odubola fondly called Ziko is relishing the chance to face the 'big boys' in the federation

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars General Manager Dimeji Lawal fondly called 'Kabongo' has congratulated Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for his re-election in last Saturday's Gubernatorial Elections as the Governor of the Pace Setter state. Dimeji Lawal via 'WhatsApp' thanked the people of Oyo state for deciding who will serve them for another term (4years) through the just concluded Gubernatorial Elections held yesterday, Saturday, March 18, 2022. Kabongo, however, believed Engineer Seyi Makinde will continue to put the interest of the people of Oyo state first in the next administration.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi has been conferred the honour of Grand Patron award of the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) in recognition of his sterling leadership qualities and immense contribution to the development of sports (football) in Oyo state and Nigeria at large. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2023 Oyo State Federation Cup held at Olubadan stadium, Iyaganku Ibadan, the Chairman of the association, HRM Oba James Odeniran said the conferment is to express profound appreciation for the immeasurable support of Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi to the association and for his noteworthy contributions to the growth of football in the country. "We are highly delighted to honour you as the Grand Patron of our association, your contributions to the development of football and other sports in Oyo state and Nigeria can never be unde