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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update With less than 24hours to the official launching of TOE Football Academy and unveiling of the coaching crew, the management of the academy has been admonished to instill discipline and ensure that the welfare of the players is prioritised. Crown FC Welfare Director, Oyebowale Adetayo made this known when he visited the head office of TOE Football Academy, situated at Shop 10A, Alhaji Tiamiyu complex, Oke Ado Akintola Street, beside high court area, Ogbomoso. 'Rahah' as fondly called insists discipline must be the watch word of all players both on and off the field of play. While addressing the General Manager of TOE Football Academy, Mr Yekeen Rasheed Aserere Jr, Rajah stressed futher that well-being of the players is paramount while adding that education is another important factor that helps in shaping players' life to stardom. He also commended the Chairman of TOE Football Academy, Mr Taiwo Oluwaf...

As part of the preparation for the forthcoming 8th edition of the National Youth Games, the Federal Ministry of Sports Development has scheduled the Southwest Zonal Elimination Games for Thursday 29th to Friday 30th August, 2024 at Osogbo in Osun State. The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth & Sports, Honourable Miss Wasilat Adegoke dropped this hint today at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The Commissioner disclosed further that over Two Hundred Athletes from Oyo State will participate in the Competition adding other states that will participate include, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti. The team games that are open for competitions are Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Football, Beach Volleyball, Hockey, Cricket and Rugby.  The Commissioner stated further that young Nigerians aged 15 and below are eligible to participate in the National Youth Games adding that the goal is to engage our growing Youth population meaningfully, providing a pathway for their ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The much-awaited first edition of Orumogege Football Competition will kick off September 8, 2024, Organisers have announced. At a press conference held today at the recreation club, Ogbomoso, chairman of the local organsing committee, Mr. Amos Ado told OyoSportsNews that the organsing committee is ready to make history that will profoundly impact aspiring young sportsmen and foster unity among the people of Ogbomoso. He added that football is one of the powerful tools to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, political affiliations, and societal groups. Mr Amos Ado stressed futher that the motive behind the Orumogege Football Competition stems from the unwavering dedication of His Imperial Majesty,  Orumogege III, Revered Oba Ghandi Olaoye, in various developmental areas and also to complement Oba Ghandi's efforts in promoting sports development. According to the organisers, thirty-two [32] fo...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chairman, New Bell Global Investment Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Noah Bello, Chairman of 999 Nigeria Enterprises, Alhaji Kazeem Olayiwola, Oyo State Football Association Chairman, Oba James Odeniran [Alakinyele of Akinyele], Secretary of the Oyo FA Association, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, Chairman of AA Luxury and Ogbomoso United FC, Bashorun Akinwole Akinwale Wolekanle, Hon Shittu Ismail, and others are among top stakeholders in Nigeria football fraternity expected at the official launching of TOE Football Academy and unveiling of the coaching crew. The event scheduled for Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at Shop 10A, Alhaji Tiamiyu complex, Oke Ado Akintola Street, beside high court area, Ogbomoso will have Mr Mudasiru (Shyna Gold), Mr Micheal (Deemink), Mr Damilola (Kukushi), Mr Animashaun Opeyemi, Mr White, Mr Blessing, Mr Opabunmi Timileyhin, Mr JamiuMr Akanni Oladimeji, Mr Akinsanya Yusuf, Mr Taiwo Emmanuel, Mr...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sult De King [SDK] Football Club Mr Kazeem Adedeji has commended his team's performance and final position at the just concluded 2023/24 Ibadan Football Council [IFC] League. Sult De King finished third on the IFC log with 35points behind Youngs stars [37points] and Karim Adeyemi FC [41points] who finished second and first respectively on the 87th edition organized by Ibadan Football Council under the chairmanship of Rotimi Alli Esq. Mr Kazeem Adedeji, popularly known as 'Ojasowo' commended the tenacity and emotional stability displayed by the team during league season and had no complaints about the organisers as he backed his players to repeat their performance next season in a bid to reach the first position. “We put in a great performance during league season, and I must commend the players, coaching crew, and our loving supporters for the hard work and det...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Football fans in Ogbomoso and its environs would in the coming years enjoy good football as TOE Football Academy berths in Oyo state. Founded by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eric Exchange, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric, the academy according to a release made available to OyoSportsNews will be officially launched on Saturday, 31st August, 2024 at Shop 10A, Alhaji Tiamiyu complex, Oke Ado Akintola Street, beside high court area, Ogbomoso. OyoSportsNews in a chat with the TOE Football Academy General Manager, Mr Yekeen Rasheed Aserere Jr, the academy is a long-term programme aimed at developing young talents in a region with a passionate fanbase. Aserere Jr. added that a functioning and competent academy will not only help develop top local talent but also help the make millions in potential transfer fees in Africa and Europe. Aserere Jr. told OyoSportsNews that TOE Football Academy will also focus on...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The first phase of TOE Football Academy Open Trials has been scheduled to end tomorrow [Sunday], 18th August, 2024. In a statement signed by the Academy General Manager, Mr Yekeen Rasheed Aserere Jr., the three-day trials that began on Friday will come to an end on Sunday at the Soun stadium, Ogbomoso at 11am. Selected players from U13, U15 and U17 have been told to report to the venue an hour before the commencement of the Day III exercise while unregistered players have been warned to stay from the field to avoid distractions. Meanwhile, twenty selected players will know their fate tomorrow at the U13 category while twenty-five [25] and twenty-seven [27] players from U15 and U17 will prove their worth respectively.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The first edition of Ajiboye Basketball Clinic 2024 is expected to dunk off tomorrow, Saturday, August 17th to Sunday, 18th, 2024 at the Obafemi Awolowo indoor basketball indoor sports hall, Ibadan. Four teams will be participating at the maiden edition, packaged and sponsored by Ayomide Ajiboye and Olamide Ajiboye. According to the organisers, University of Ibadan Basketball Team, Liberty Spears, The Polytechnic Ibadan Basketball Team and Egbeda Basketball Team will be participating in the two-day event with the presentation of awards, medals and trophies at the grand finale on Sunday. Exceptional players will also be rewarded for the Most Valuable Players while prizes will also be given to selected players in the competition  The competition will start at 9:00am and 12noon on Saturday and Sunday respectively. 

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update TOE Football Academy has announced they will be hosting the first phase of Open Trials on Friday, 16th August to Sunday 18th, 2024 at Soun stadium, Ogbomoso. The general manager of the academy, Mr Yekeen Rasheed Aserere Jr told newsmen that U13, U15 and U17 players who wish to participate for a chance to become a player of TOE Football Academy can do so by participating at the three-day trials. Aserere Jr told OyoSportsNews that top professional coaches are looking to identify promising young footballers from across the country who have the potential to represent the academy and Nigeria at the international level. Aserere Jr explained further that selected players will undergo rigorous training sessions and matches to assess their skills and abilities. Those who impress during the screening process be registered, accommodated, and trained as it prepares for foreign scouting programmes and competitions. TOE Fo...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Following the unsportmanlike conduct that occurred in a semi-final match of Alhaji Sulaimon Kanka Ileya Football Competition between Sanngo United FC and Golden Talents FC in Saki, Oyo state on 1st of July, 2024. The Disciplinary Committee of the Oyo State Football Association has taken strong action against Sanngo United FC after the chaotic incident that was also aided by their unruly fans. The semi-final match, which couldn't continue after Sanngo United FC player, Wahab Marouf Adio, punched Referee Olayinka Tobi after he was red carded in the second half. The incident worsened thereafter with the Sanngo United fans and supporters invading the pitch, which resulted to game abandonment. As contained in a statement signed by the association secretary, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo. The Disciplinary Committee has placed a year ban on Sanngo United FC player Wahab Marouf Adio from all football related activitie...