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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...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The former Chairman, Ibadan North-East Local Government and immediate past Chairman of Oyo State Sports Council Honourable Gbenga Adewusi, has extended warm congratulations to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as he marks 56th birthday today. In a mesaage made available to OyoSportsNews , 'Arole Obasanjo' as fondly called praised the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland for his unwavering dedication to public service and his lifelong commitment to the development of Ona-Ara local government and Oyo state at large. Arole applauded the charitable virtues of the quinquagenarian and board member of the Nigeria National League and also described him as a man who has contributed immensely to the growth of Oyo state and the country as a whole. He further lauded his contributions to the growth of the nation, particularly through his leadership ...

Chairman and Iconic Football Agent in Nigeria, Mukaila Nureni has felicitated and rejoiced with their club patron, Honourable Justice Suleiman Galadima on the occasion of his 78th birthday. MK ,who leads the management team of one of the successful Football Academies in Nigeria in a surprise Birthday visit to thrill the esteemed Philanthropist, Justice Suleiman Galadima. Makanjuola, in his remarks, described the football enthusiast as a man of many parts He used the occasion to express the club's heartfelt appreciation to the celebrant for his laudable supports towards the success of the team. In his words: "On behalf of the Management, players and the entire members of Staff of Water FC , we are extremely delighted to felcitate and rejoice with the grand patron if our club. We're grateful to God for His immense grace upon him . He is not just a celebrant but a celebrity. Justice Suleiman is a rare breed in modern day Nigeria.". The Abuja Based football Academy helms...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Honourable Gbenga Adewusi has commended the Chiarman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Engineer Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi for using sports as a tool to eradicate poverty, empower youths and build stronger communities by bringing people together. Hon Adewusi, a former chairman of Ibadan North-East Local Government and immediate past chairman of Oyo State Sports Council told newsmen at the press conference held at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort that the huge achievements made since the inception of Ilaji Football Club had transformed Oyo state and Nigeria to providing better opportunities to youths and reducing anti-social behaviour in disaffected young people and increasing willingness to volunteer and the development of soft skills, such as integrity, responsibility and leadership. Arole as fondly called also seized the opportunity to commend the Jagun Olub...

The security officers at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba Ibadan have apprehended a 14 year old boy whose name is Sulaiman Abubakar for pilfering the wire and cables in the mainbowl of the stadium. The Oyo state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke disclosed this in Ibadan on Thursday. Abubakar, a JSS 2 student of Eleyele High School in Ibadan disclosed that he gained entrance into the main-bowl during the training session of Shooting Star Football Club of Ibadan (3sc) yesterday evening adding that he slept in one of the room overnight after the security officers securely locked all entrances to the main-bowl. Upon interrogations, the boy confirmed that he broke the pipes with a big stone to cut the camera cables and wires that connect the canopy light. He also admitted that he planned to sell it. The Mother of the notorious boy who lives at Sabo Area was invited and she fainted when she saw her son being handcuffed. It took the intervention of the ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Super Eagles assistant coach and Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede Precious has charged TOE Football Academy players to make discipline and humility thier watchword if they desire to achieve success in ther career. Ijaball as fondly called gave the chagre at the dressing room of Beyond Limits Football Academy during a visit and football friendly with the U15 of Beyond Limits FA and Super Accurate FC. The Kishi born soccer tactican said the dream of every player is play at the highest level and win honours. He added that this can be achieved through discipline, hardwork, commitment, dedication and determination. He also commended the management of TOE Football Academy under the leadership of Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric for his passion and love for football most especially in Ogbomoso. He, however affirmed his support towards to success of the academy.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League, a new football league featuring over 73 clubs for the play-off preliminary stages across Oyo state and 20 clubs for abridged format scheduled to begin in October 17 2024, on Monday unveiled the league’s official logo. The new logo, which features the silhouette of a football player attempting an acrobatic kick with a football on the pitch was unveiled yesterday by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort Chief Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi alongside the Oyo State Football Association Chairman, HRM Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan. The unveiling event which also featured presentation of giant trophy to thd state football governing body had in attendance elective congress of the Oyo FA, club's chairmen, Sports Journalists, representatives of Nigeria Coaches As...