Oyo SportsNews

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Ilaji FC Coach, Adeniyi Sesan Ogundele has lavished praise on Babalola Okikiola after he scored a hat-trick in Ilaji FC’s triumph at the final of 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup on Sunday. The tall lanky left back hit two in the first half (31st and 33rd minutes) at the Lekan Salami Stadium befores scoring the thrid from a solo tap in at the 67th minutes. Babalola Okikiola, after scoring his first goal at Durbar stadium against Iseyin United in the round two of this year edition, had a total of four goals in three matches and was named the highest goal scorer of the competition. Coach Sesan Ogundele insists Okikiola's form and commitment has been magnificent and great. “Since I’ve been here, I’ve never seen him like this,” he told OyoSportsNews. “Not him alone, the entire players, the spirit since the start of the federation cup has been fantastic, this is an incredible condition for Okikiola and the squad....

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Ilaji Football Club have won the 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup for the first time following a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Shooting Stars of Ibadan on Sunday. The club, after three years of participating at the state federation cup clinched the title for the first time in the annual competition’s history. Ifon Pepo opened the scoring for the Oluyole Warriors in the 15th minutes but only lasted for 16th minutes as Ilaji FC defender Babalola Okikiola score two goals within two minutes to give his side a first half lead at halftime. In the second half, Shooting Stars relaible midfielder and captain Taofeek Malomo came off the bench to draw levels for the warriors at the 62nd minutes, but, again, Ilaji FC took the lead five minutes later as Babalola Okikiola completed his hat-trick for Ilaji FC at the 67th minute. With 18minute left to decide the winner, Ayobami Junior' striaght shot outside the box caught Aka...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chief Executive Officer of Cool Global Interlinks Travels Limited Alhaji Hamzat Ismail Kolade Oba has congratulated the Chiarman, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi and the enitre management of Ilaji Football Club under it general manager Coach Babatunde Odubola fondly called Ziko for the historic feat after winning the 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup. Ilaji FC, for the second time running made it to the final with Shooting Stars, a repeat of last year edition which they lost by one nil. At the grand finale of 2024 editon, Ilaji FC played a three all draw with Nigeria Premier Football League side, Shooting Stars and emerged Champions 5-4 on penalty shoot-out for the first time. Alhaji Hamzat Oba in a brief chat with OyoSportsNews hailed Ilaji FC for the landmark achievement since the establishment of the club. "Im super excited to witness this year's final, this is football, ...

Green Beret and Gallant Queens of the Nigeria Army have emerged champions of the 2024 Kaduna State Football Association (FA) Cup in the men and women’s category respectively. Green Beret defeated Simoiben Football Academy 2-0 goals in the men’s final while Gallant Queens humbled Kada Queens 6-0 goals in the women’s final played at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) on Saturday. The Acting Director of Physical Training Army Brigadier General Abdulrahim Bello expressed delight with his side’s victory adding that the club would represent the state creditably at the national Federation Cup. Brig Gen who admitted that Simon Ben FC gave his side the best that it was a real test for Green Beret to get prepared for the league. He said, “I am super excited with the performance of both teams in the final; they have shown a high spirit of determination on the field. The teams are dedicating the trophies to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for his support in financin...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Wife of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Major Sporting International, Mrs Temitope Majolagbe has donated a trophy and medals to support the grand finale of the 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup billed to take place at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan tomorrow Sunday, March 31st, 2024. Mrs Temitope Majolagbe, who was represented by Major Sporting International manager, Mr Adesinyan Ibrahim said that donating a trophy for the female category would motivate the participating team to give in their best at the final match. "It has been a long time we had or witnessed female football at the federation cup, I'm excited this is happening again in Oyo state. As we know, football is one of the popular sports in the world and a unifiying tool amongst tribes in Nigeria." "The youth are the leaders of tomorrow, so it is good for us to encourage them through sports. Federation Cup is...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update As part of his avowed commitment to promote and develop football in Oyo state, former Chief Justice of the Western Region, Justice T.A.A Ayorinde (late) through his Foundation which was set up by families amd friends has again donated a brand new, all gold, giant-size trophy, 30gold and 25silver medals to the Oyo State Football Association ahead of the grand finale of 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup billed to hold tomorrow, Saturday, March 31st at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. It is the second consecutive new trophy, the foundation is donating to the state football association having donated the last edition by Engineer Adebola Ayorinde. Speaking at the donation and presentation event held at the main bowl of Lekan Salami Sports Complex on behalf of the foundation, Mrs Bolanle Adesina Ayorinde described football as a major unifying force needed to preach peace and advance the course of huma...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chief Executive Officer of Cool Global Interlinks Travels, Alhaji Hamzat Ismail Kolade Oba has donated two set complete football jerseys, individuals awards to the Oyo State Football Association ahead of tomorrow’s 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup final. Alhaji Hamzat's donation and presentation held today in his Ibadan office at 72, Adekunle Fajuyi road, opposite Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan between the state football governing body under the chairmanship of HRM Oba James Odeniran and the management of Cool Global Interlinks Travels. The donation of 18jerseys, each for the finalist, awards for the best coach, most valuable player of the competition, best goalkeeper, and best goal scorer were received on behalf of the Oyo state football association by the executive members, Chief Mutiu Adepoju 'Headmaster' and Coach Michael Oladeni. The Chairman, Cool Global Interlinks Travels, ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Nine registered Nation-wide League one clubs in Oyo state have been directed to converge at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan tomorrow for the 2024 pre-competition medical assessment. A released signed the Chief Operating Officer of the Nation-wide League, Mr Olushola Ogunnowo and made available to OyoSportsNews informed that clubs that have made payment for thier registration are advised make their players available for the exercise. The released added that each club should present 25players with the pre-competition medical assessment form attached to them each. Shooting Stars Team B, Positive FC, Cornerstone FC,  Oye Olohun FC,  Oyomesi FC,  Black Scorpion FC, Ogbomoso United FC, Professional Sports International, and Ilaji FC are expected to be at the Oyo State Football Association secretariat office, Lekan Salami Sports Complex, 9am on Saturday,  March 30th, 2024.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Four Nationwide League one sides, Ilaji FC, Cornerstone FC, Professional Sports International (PSI) and Oyomesi FC are understood to have confirmed participation in the 1st edition of the Oyo State NLO Preseason Tournament billed to hold from April 3rd until April 7th 2024, OyoSportsNews reports. The 5-day event according to the organizer will hold at Olubadan stadium, Durbar stadium Oyo and Iseyin township stadium. Twelve teams were proposed for the first edition including nine Nation-wide League clubs. However, OyoSportsNews gathered that four clubs have shown interest with expectations from other clubs before Monday. Oyo State Football Association secretary Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo told OyoSportsNews that registration fee is N50,000.00. He also called on interested clubs to contact the state football governing body through 08030704789 and 08160849109.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update As the new Nation-wide League season beckons and teams get into close camping and pre-season for the commencement 2023/24 campaign, the management of Black Scorpion Football Club of Ogbomoso are set to unveil their dynamic vision in the Nigerian football spectacle with the unveiling of club kits on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 in Ogbomoso. Black Scorpion FC, also known as the 'The Stingers', is reportedly owned by the Agbaakin of Ogbomosho and Chairman of Omoluabi 87.7 FM and former Nigeria Minister of Youth & Sports Chief Sunday Akin Dare. Established in 2023, Black Scorpion FC, according to the Oyo State Football Association will participate in the Nationwide League one (Division One) season alongside Ilaji FC, Shooting Stars Team B, Positive FC, Professional Sports International, Oye Olohun FC, Cornerstone FC, Oyomesi FC and Ogbomoso United. OyoSportsNews is brief chat with a top club official info...