Oyo SportsNews

By Fakorede Ayobami Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Adura Olaleyin, the Nigerian boxing coach and board member representing President Kenneth Minimah at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), expressed his gratitude to God for the successful conclusion of the boxing competition. He highlighted the significance of this event, noting that in the history of boxing, peaceful competitions have been rare. However, he praised the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway Games Ogun 2024, for its peaceful atmosphere. Olaleyin extended his commendations to the host governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, for facilitating such a harmonious and successful event. He also commended the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for their dedication and efforts in organizing the 22nd NSF, also known as the Gateway Games Ogun 2024. Olaleyin highlighted the unity and collaboration among the b...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update As the curtain draws on the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway Games 2024", Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adefemi Adegoke has expressed her joy on the athletes that represented Oyo state at the biennial sporting competitions. The young vibrant and passionate sports commissioner is excited with the performance of the athletes with less than 48hours to round off the competition, noting that His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Abiodun Makinde’s contributions and unwavering support has yielded positively for the state. The 22nd edition, which had no fewer than 13,000 athletes representing 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory [Abuja], competing in over 44 events will end on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta in Ogun state. Commending the memorable display of Team Oyo athletes, the commissioner commended the 370 worthy am...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The General Manager of Crown FC of Ogbomoso, Mr Olamide Ilupeju has called on fans, supporters, football lovers, sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland alongside other neighbouring towns to show massive supports to the club as the 2024/25 Nigeria National League gradually wings down. The Ogbomoso based side currently occupies fourth position on the conference A standings with 27points behind Warri Wolves, Smart City FC and Inter Lagos FC. The Ajilete Warriors are left with two crucial home fixtures against the table leaders Warri Wolves and Inter Lagos and a trip to Enugu against Ijele FC. Olamide Ilupeju fondly called Ortega told OyoSportsNews that their fans and supporters have been marvellous since the start of the season and that they have not given up on their Super 8 play-off aspiration and promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League. In his words; "I am writing to rally our loyal supporters, f...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosp ortsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Folashade Rufiat Lawal, a highly decorated athlete in his own right, has demonstrated what it takes to lead by example after winning three gold medals for Oyo state in Weightlifting Women 59kg. The Two-time African Games gold medallist and reigning Commonwealth Games champion continued her golden streak in the 59kg category with 3 gold medals in Snash, Clean and Jack and Total, showcasing her commitment to the pace setters' state and her ability to inspire success. As a athlete and Team Oyo captain, she has secured another hat-trick of gold medals after her impressive performance at Edo 2022.  Following suit was Mary Taiwo Osijo who was the star of the 87kg division with another triple-gold performance, dominating her weight class from start to finish (three gold medals). In another women's event, Liadi Taiwo narrowly lost to her counterpart in 81kg to win three silver medals. For the men's category...

By Fakorede Ayobami Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Former Nigerian boxer, Adura Olalehin has emerged as a significant source of motivation for athletes at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games Ogun 2024. As a former Commonwealth silver medalist, Olalehin has been actively inspiring and supporting boxers throughout the event. In his role as the national boxing coach, Olalehin not only guided the boxers who participated in the recent Olympics but has also extended his support to officials and referees at the festival. His presence and encouragement have been invaluable to the athletes, fostering a positive and competitive atmosphere. Additionally, the Ondo chairman of the Boxing Association has played a crucial role in the ongoing festival by standing firmly with the athletes, ensuring they receive the support they need to excel. Together, Olalehin and the local boxing leadership are making a significant impact on the development of ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Government has dismissed media reports claiming that the state medalists at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway Games" are receiving cash rewards lower than their expectations. The Commissioner for youth and sports, Honourable Wasilat Adefemi Adegoke, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta through the general manager of Oyo State Sports Council, Mr Tunde Ajibike explained that the instant cash reward is to motivate athletes that have won medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival and also challenge those that are yet to compete in their respective sporting events. Hon Wasilat Adegoke pointed out that the instant reward is different from the largesse  that the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, will officially announce at the end of biennial national sporting events. "This is how we do our things. We are the pace setters' state. We are d...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Honourable Member representing Ibadan Southwest 1 State Constituency, Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports, Hon Yusuf Adebisi is optimistic that the state contingent at the on-going 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games " will do the pace setters' state proud. 301 athletes will fly the states' flag at the 22nd edition in 32 sporting events including, boxing, tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, handball, gymnastics, judo, chess, swimming, volleyball, Scrabble, Taekwondo, karate, golf, athletics and others. Hon Yusuf Adebisi told OyoSportsNews at the opening ceremony held yesterday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta that the athletes had undergone intensive training and were well motivated with the minimum wage increment approved by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. He's optimistic that the athletes will perform optimally when h...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update A total of 320 athletes and officials in 101 sports left the city of Ibadan, for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged ‘Gateway Games 2024’ which starts in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital on Sunday with an opening ceremony. The athletes are taekwondoists, weightlifters, table tennis players, swimmers, judokas, boxers, gymnasts, golfers, volleyball players, and among others. The athletes who have been training for the Gateway Games were in high spirits as they departed Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday morning in convoy to Ogun state. Team Oyo will be competing in 32 sporting events including, football, boxing, tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, handball, gymnastics, judo, chess, swimming, volleyball, Scrabble, Taekwondo, karate, golf, athletics and others. The arrivals for the the 22nd National Sports Festival is scheduled for today at different game centres. Speaking briefly to newsmen, ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Chairman, Ibadan Football Council, Barrister Rotimi Alli [Esq] has congratulated Adeyemi Football Club of Ibadan on her hard fought promotion playoff ticket at the 2024/25 Nationwide League One season at Iseyin centre, Oyo state. Adeyemi FC grabbed the play-off promotion spot ahead Corner stone FC with 18points after five wins and three draws at their debutant season. Rotimi Alli Esq, a board member at the Oyo State Football Association noted that the performance of the Ibadan based team is a testament to the team's dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to excellence which they demonstrated to become champions of the Ibadan Football Council [IFC] League for the 2023/24 football season. In a congratulator message, Mogaji Rotimi said; "For a team that struggled through the rigour-filled IFC qualifiers, and rose to win the highly coveted trophy in Ibadanland, your latest achievement has proven be...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Oyo state athletes are set and ready for the forthcoming National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway 2024" in Ogun state with 320 athletes, 65 coaches and 36 officials. The Nigerian version of the Olympic Games is billed to commence May 16 to 30, 2025. According a release made available to OyoSportsNews , Oyo state contingent will feature in 32 sports consisting of 27 compulsory and 5 optional sports Speaking to newsmen while addressing the athletes, coaches and sports officers selected for participation in the main bowl of Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adefemi Adegoke stated that Oyo state government under the leadership of the Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved the minimum wage of eighty thousand naira for the athletes, coaches and sports officers that are on contract appointments in the state. She remarked th...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update OYSFA, Oyo state football governing body, announced on Monday evening that Prince 89.7FM yoruba sports caster, Shola Ayegbajeje popularly known as AyegbaSports has been banned from all related football activities and should keep off from all stadia in Oyo state starting from today, May 5, 2025 and until the end of 2025/2026 football season due to his live radio program [Ogba Sports] aired on Prince FM 89.7 on May 2nd, 2025, where he alleged Shooting Stars management and players of match fixing in their previous NPFL matches against Katsina United, Lobi Stars and Remo Stars. In a sitting before the Disciplinary Committee held today at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Shola Ayegbajeje admitted that all his reports were lies and fabricated. The 56-year-old added that his presentation on the live radio program were generated by his emotional distress as a result of Shooting Stars' performance towards to the end...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the leadership of Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran has ordered Ibadan based yoruba sports caster and Prince FM 88.7 staff, Shola Ayegbajeje popularly known as AyegbaSports and Shooting Stars management under the chairmanship of Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan David 'Akoro' to appear before it on Monday, May 5 this year to defend its action against Shooting Stars and other football stakeholders in the country. Shooting Stars was alleged by Shola Ayegbajeje to have fixed Nigeria Professional Football League matches against Lobi Stars, Katsina United, Remo Stars, and also induced Nigeria Football [NPFL] referees to allow fair officiating in their home ground. Shola Ayegbajeje, 56, on his live radio sports programme 'Ogba Sports' on Friday, 2nd of May 2025, indicted some NPFL clubs, unnamed referees, Shooting Stars club, and major stakeholders to have engaged in match...