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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The ancient city of Ibadan is set to host another thrilling edition of the AAG Capital Presidents Cup, as the Ibadan Polo Club announces its 2025 tournament scheduled to hold from 22nd to 23rd November, 2025. Six top-flight teams will compete for honours in what promises to be a memorable weekend of world-class polo and wholesome entertainment. President of the Ibadan Polo Club, Mr. Abimbola Adeyemi, revealed during a media briefing on Wednesday that Lagos-based sides Bemil-Aka and Tharwa Mikano will headline this year’s guest teams. They will be joined by AAG Capital, Almina Group, MSR-BUA, and Red Couch. Polo enthusiasts can look forward to watching some of the sport’s finest talents, including Ahmed Umar, Dantala Ibrahim, and Yemo Alakija, as they saddle up to deliver top-quality action on the prestigious Ibadan turf. Mr. Adeyemi further disclosed that several high-profile dignitaries will grace this ye...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Ahead of their Nigeria National League opener against Heartland FC of Owerri tomorrow at 3pm, Crown FC of Ogbomoso has expressed strong optimism for the new season. In an exclusive interview with OyoSportsNews , the General Manager, Mr. Olamide Olusanjo Ilupeju, spoke about the team’s preparations, goals, government support, and the role of fans in driving the club to success. “We have just concluded our annual prayer session with our supporters, players, and technical crew, committing the entire season into God’s hands. We asked for journey mercies for all our home and away matches, and we believe He will guide us throughout the campaign,” Mr. Ilupeju said. Despite losing several key players last season, the technical crew has done an excellent job recruiting quality replacements. With numerous pre-season matches already played, the team has shown steady improvement, building chemistry and adapting well t...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update As Crown FC of Ogbomoso prepare to open their 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign against Heartland FC of Owerri at the Soun Stadium, Technical Adviser Coach Alexander Ayodeji Ayeni says his revamped squad is ready to deliver another remarkable season. After steering the Ajilete Warriors to their first NNL Super 8 appearance in over a decade last season, Ayeni believes his new group of players can exceed expectations, with patience, support and belief from the fans. AYENI CONFIDENT IN NEW RECRUITS Reflecting on last season’s impressive run, Ayeni explained that squad changes are a natural part of football. Yet, he is convinced that the reinforcements brought in fit perfectly into the team’s evolving philosophy. “Players will go and players will come; that’s football,” he said. “We made new injections into the team based on our style of play. I believe these present crops of players can give ev...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update In a major stride toward promoting youth empowerment and grassroots sports development, Oyo Si Ma Dun (OSMD), an Ibadan-based non-profit organization, has unveiled the OSMD Unity Cup Football Tournament;  a competition designed to unite communities and discover emerging football talents across Oyo State. The tournament, packed by kayog Sporta International and supported by Oyo State Football Association is scheduled to run from November 15 to December 13, 2025 . The OSMD Unity Cup represents a bold initiative aimed at fostering unity, youth engagement, and sportsmanship among the people of Oyo State. The competition will feature football teams from all 33 Local Government Areas , grouped into the state’s eight geo-political zones;  Ibadan I, II, and III, Oke Ogun I and II, Oyo, Ibarapa, and Ogbomoso. Following the draws held on Monday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamas...