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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Ibadan Football Council (IFC) has condoled with Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) Oyo State chapter over the death of two members of the Association. Names of the deceased are Referees Ibikunle Abiodun and Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi of Akinyele and Ona-Ara Referees Societies respectively. Both Referees died within 24 hours from each other. While late Abiodun gave up the ghost on Friday after a brief illness, Kazeem Opeyemi lost his life on Saturday in a fatal motor accident at Osu, Osun State while returning from the National Fitness Test in Abuja. Two other members of the chapter Segun Oni and Ajadi Odunayo who sustained injuries in the ill-fated trip have been discharged from the hospital and are recuperating at home. A condolence and get-well message signed by the Chairman of Ibadan Football Council (IFC) Mogaji Rotimi Alli expressed the Council's grief over the irreparable losses to the Referees body. He

To the Family, Friends, and Colleagues of Referee Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi. We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Referee Rafiu Opeyemi a dear friend and esteemed member of the Nigeria Referee Association and the football community. On behalf of everyone at Ilaji Football Club, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Kazeem Opeyemi was not only a dedicated and passionate referee, but he was also a cherished friend to many of us at Ilaji Football Club. His commitment to the game and his exemplary conduct on the field earned him the respect and admiration of players, coaches, and spectators alike. His absence will undoubtedly leave a void that cannot be filled. Our memories of Rafiu Opeyemi will forever be etched in our hearts – his professionalism and warm spirit on and off the field. He brought a sense of unity and camaraderie to the matches he officiated, creating an environment of sportsmanship and respect. During

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) have expressed shock over the death one of the Nigeria finest Football Referees Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi, who tragically passed away after being involved in a fatal accident on Saturday evening at Osu, Ilesha, Osun State. Late Kazeem, a member of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Oyo State Referees Council and chairman, Ona Ara Referees Society was said to be returning from a fitness test in Abuja alongside other four Nigeria Referees. While others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatments, the deceased could not. Reacting to the sad incident, Chairman, Oyo State Football Association HRM Oba James Odeniran expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death that occurred yesterday (Saturday). In a condolence statement signed by the association secretary, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, the association described Late Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi as a

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Nigerian National League Club Owners and Managers Association has congratulated the Honourable Minister For Sports , Senator John Owan Enoh on his new appointment as the new Helmsman in Nigeria’s Sport Industry. The Association is convinced beyond reasonable doubt that your appointment came as a result of your sterling performances in Politics and humanitarian services as the Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who represented Cross River Central Senatorial District.  The Club Owners do hope you shall continue and consolidate on the impactful performances of your predecessors.  Your appointment came at a time the Nigeria Football is enjoying a new lease of life under the great leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, football as the numero uno Sport and unifying factor in Nigeria shall enjoy your cooperation and expertise to further boost the Country’s image among FIFA coordinated Nations of the world an

In preparation for the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games (NYG) organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Abuja, a 3-day Zonal Elimination Competition for ball games, will commence on Wednesday 16th August, 2023 at the Ilaji Hotel and Resorts, located at Ona Ara Local Government Akanran. The Permanent Secretary of the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mrs Olubukola Oladipo made this known to newsmen in Ibadan today. According to Mrs Oladipo, the Zonal Elimination Competitions will involve all the South Western States of Nigeria namely: Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti, stressing that the athletes will compete in nine team ball sports which consist of Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Football, Rugby, Baseball/Softball and Cricket. She stated further that all the six states in the South West Zone made entries to participate in various Sports adding that “a total of Six hundred and eighty six athletes will participate in the competitio

A 23 year old para Nigerian athlete from Oyo State, Olasupo Temitope Hassan, has won two gold medals at the First African Admiral Porbeni Canoeing Competition held at Jabi Boat Club, Abuja. The tournament involved five African countries, namely Senegal, Tunisia, Ghana, Sao Tome, and Nigeria. Team Nigeria clinched the first position with 21 medals; 14 gold, 6 silver, and 1 bronze. Nigeria defeated Sao Tome, who came second while Tunisia secured the third position. Recall that Olasupo Temitope Hassan grabbed two gold medals at the 2022 National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State. He will participate at the National Trial for the qualifying Olympics taking place in Germany, which is scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars of Ibadan under Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote will today begin their first Grade A Pre-season tournament with a fixture against Beyond Limits Football Academy. Few days ago, Beyond Limits FA was said to have replaced Sunshine Stars of Akure by the organizers of ValueJet Cup 2023 after the management of the Akure Gunners cited no reason but OyoSportsNews gathered that funds were the major reason for thier non participation. At the first edition held last year, Shooting Stars crashed out at the group stage while Remo Stars emerged Champions. The Oluyole Soccer Lords recorded just a draw against Plateau United and lost to Vandrezzer FC, Ijebu United and Remo Stars. The Chairman of ValueJet Cup 2023, Otunba Tade Azeez shortly after the draws were conducted reiterated that the off-season tournament which was designed to support the Nigeria Premier League clubs ahead of the new season and continent

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update • England will play Nigeria in the Women's World Cup last 16 after seeing off China • The Lionesses won all three games in Group D to qualify for the knockout stages The Super Falcons of Nigeria go in search of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup second win when they face the Lionesses of England at the Suncorp Stadium on Monday, August 7, 2023. It is a must-win for Head Coach Randy Waldrum tutored side if they are to progress to the round of 8 after a win over Co-hosts nation Australia and two draws against Canada and Republic of Ireland The Super Falcons came second in Group B with five points behind table topper Australia. According to the latest FIFA Women Ranking released June 9, Nigeria were the lowest-ranked team in Group B at Number 40 and for the round of 16 clash against the Lionesses, England currently occupied 4th position. Both teams headed into the last 16 with unbeaten in their respective group