OBA GHANDI OLAOYE HONOURED, AS ORUMOGEGE CUP KICKS OFF IN OGBOMOSO

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By Oluseyi Adedire
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Ogbomoso stood still on Monday afternoon as the 2025 edition of the Orumogege Football Competition commenced with grandeur at the Soun Stadium, celebrating the second anniversary of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III, the revered Soun of Ogbomoso.

Since ascending the throne of his forefathers, Oba Ghandi Olaoye has distinguished himself as a monarch deeply committed to the peace, unity, and development of Ogbomosoland. His visionary leadership, people-centered reign, and passion for youth empowerment have endeared him to sons and daughters of Ogbomoso at home and abroad, making his anniversary a festival of love, gratitude, and celebration.pp
The curtain-raiser between one of Ogbomoso’s oldest sides, Masifa United FC, and Jordan FC set the tone for the tournament, with Akinola Taofeek netting the only goal in the fourth minute to hand Masifa a narrow 1-0 victory. In the female category, BWFA English Queens of Ondo State defeated Model Queens of Kwara State 1-0, courtesy of Daniel Chatherine’s 18th-minute strike.
This year’s edition of the Orumogege Cup features more than 50 grassroots teams, with the historic introduction of a female category. The competition aims to promote unity, foster youth opportunities, and reinforce the enduring peace in Ogbomosoland.
Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Mr. Amos Ado, while addressing newsmen, emphasized the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. He disclosed that winners of the men’s and women’s categories will each receive a grand prize of ₦1 million, with ₦500,000 and ₦250,000 set aside for the second and third-placed teams respectively.
“Football is a universal language that preaches peace and unity, irrespective of tribe, faith, or political leaning. This tournament represents the values our Kabiyesi stands for—harmony, growth, and progress,” Ado noted.
The colourful event was graced by an array of dignitaries. At the forefront was His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III, alongside Engr. Muftau Open Salawu FNSE, Chairman, Project Monitoring Agency; Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, Member representing Ogbomoso North, South, and Orire Federal Constituency; and High Chief Samuel Sobalaje Otolorin, the Areago of Ogbomosoland.
Also in attendance were High Chief David Adeniran, the Ikolaba of Ogbomosoland; High Chief Yusuf Kasali Oladipupo, the Abese of Ogbomosoland; and High Chief Mrs. Rebecca Olukemi Ogundare, the Iyalode of Ogbomosoland. Other prominent chiefs present included High Chief James Oyetunji Ojo (Pakiotan), High Chief Mukaila Adisa Oyedeji (Alabede), High Chief John Ayankayode Ayanpoju (Alabaa), High Chief James Ilufoye Alagbe (Onikose), High Chief Sulaiman Oyedola (Alaroje), High Chief Alao Opeyemi Ifamakinde (Araba), Prince Sikirulahi Oyeyiola Areo (Mogadishu Gbagun of Soun), and Prince Samuel Oyebamiji, the Mogaji Bolanta of Soun.
The Orumogege Cup has thus once again reaffirmed itself not just as a football competition but as a rallying point of unity, celebrating the enduring reign of a king whose love for his people continues to inspire hope and progress across Ogbomosoland.

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