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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi on Monday called on the Oyo State Football Association to ensure that the 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League is free, fair and maintain high-level of integrity and transparency. Speaking at the presentation of trophy and unveiling of league logo held at the mini conference hall, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan. Chief Engineer Dotun Sanusi said he's committed to the development of youth in the state and will do everything possible to make Oyo state a front-runner in Nigeria. "For this competition, I want the organisers to be free, fair, and maintain a high-level of transparency. Even if Ilaji FC fails to have a podium finish, the coach should take it with good faith. I want us to use this league to showcase the talents we have in Oyo state. We are in a country with...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the leadership of HRM Oba James Odeniran is confident that Oyo state flag bearer at the Nigeria National League, Crown FC of Ogbomoso will secure promotional ticket despite being grouped alongside Northern clubs for the fast approaching new season. Recall that the Ajilete Warriors were grouped on September 28, 202, at the NLL AGM held in Bauchi with Sokoto United, Sokoto United, Wikki Tourists, Uejele FC, Malantarki Care, ABS FC, Kada FC, and Basira FC. Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele disclosed that the entire elective members are fully behind the management of Crown Football Club and the new gaffer, Ayodeji Ayeni and will do everything possible to help the club secure promotional ticket. Oba James Odeniran told OyoSportsNews after the 2024 Extra Ordinary Congress at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort that the Oyo State Governor, En...

Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the leadership of HRM Oba James Odeniran [Alakinyele of Akinyele] have revealed that the logo of the maiden editon of 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi [JDS] Football League will be unveiled 3:00pm tomorrow [October 7th, 2024] at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran, Oyo state. A statement by the secretary of the association, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, said the playoff matches will begin from October 9th to 13th, 2024 while the full league will start from October 17th to November 30th with the Super 6 scheduled for 4th to 15th, December, 2024. According to the statement, over fifty-five clubs have registered for the play-off, which be played across zones in Oyo state. In line with the aims and objectives of the state football governing body, the 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League is aimed at encouraging and developing grassroo...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) will hold an extra-ordinary congress at the mini conference hall of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort on Monday, 7th October, 2024. Time is at 1pm. OyoSportsNews learnt at the weekend that part of the agenda before the congress on Monday are to review the activities of the association from January 2024, amendment of the statute and the set up committees for the maiden edition of 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS) football League and 2024 Oyo State GSM Football League which is sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited. Members of the state Congress, made up of Chairman, HRM Oba James Odeniran 'Alakinyele of Akinyele', Vice Chairman, Comrade Isaac Ayangbile, Secretary Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo, Ibadan Football Council chairman, Mr Rotimi Alli Esq, Chief Mutiu Adepoju, Mr Michael Oladeni, Alhaji Azeez, Mr John Kayode are expected at the congress. Other f...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Football Association under the chairmanship of Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele has announced plans to organise the first edition of 2024 Oyo State JDS Football League, sponsored by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Chief Engineer Dotun Jubril Sanusi. In a blueprint message made available to OyoSportsNews by the association secretary, Mr Kehinde Adebayo Ojelowo. The league is strictly open to Nigeria Nation-wide League One and non-league players in Oyo state, while registration fees and tickets shall be free at the play-off stage. The statement explained further that matches at the playoff stage will hold across zones in Oyo state in an abridged format with ten clubs each in a group. In addition, the 7th of October, 2024, has been announced for the press conference and unveiling of the league at the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort mini confer...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Nigeria retired FIFA referee Folusho Ajayi alongside four other female football coaches from Oyo state have successfully completed the intensive month-long CAF C coaching course held at the federal capital territory,  Abuja and they've all emerged as fresh graduate, marking a significant milestones in thier coaching career. Folusho Ajayi, Damilola Badmus, Ruth Adedigba, Abosede Gbemileke, and Grace Towobola received thier certificates at the presentation of certificates and closing ceremony which was graced by President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen; Deputy Director Technical, Mrs Faith Ben-Anuge; Chairman of the Benue State Football Association, Barr. Paul Edeh and; Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, Dr. Phillip Nongu. Recall that Damilola Badmus had his two weeks internship programme with NLO side, Oye Olohun Travels & Tours Football Club in Saki town, Oyo ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Ogbomoso Zonal Council of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has assured its full support to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TOE Football Academy, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric following his recent launching of the academy. The commitment was made on Saturday by the zonal council chairman, Coach Azeez Bashiru, in a meeting held the soun stadium, Ogbomoso. During the meeting, Coach Bashiru emphasised the critical roles of grassroot coaches, clubs and academies towards the development of fooball in Nigeria. He also commended his fellow members [grassroot coaches] for their efforts in discovering and nurturing talents in Ogbomoso while appreciating all sponsors, donors, and organizers of various football competitions in the town. He added that the association is in full support and ready to collaborate with the academy in any given capacity. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman TOE Football Academy, Mr...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update TOE Football Academy Chairman, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric, has declared himself to be more than content with how his academy have performed thus far within two months. With two solid friendly matches at the Remo Stars Stadium on Thursday and Friday against Beyond Limits Football Academy U15 and Super Accurate FC which they won 5-3 and lost 4-1 respectively. Eric as fondly called believed the players are readying themselves for competitive matches and big tournaments in the nearest future. Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric is confident that his players will be attractive and be the most sought-after by top clubs in Africa and Europe. He's also satisfied with development, teamwork, compatability, cohesion, and team spirit, his boys shown in Ikenne despite friendlies. Eric, whose focus is to see the players' progression and promotion from U13 to U15 and finally to U17 team told newsmen that his team is ready to compete ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Progress Football Club from Ogbomoso have been crowned the Champions of the maiden edition of "Kick to Keep Polio at Zero", initiated by the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board and sponsored by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund [UNICEF]. Progress FC won the cup coming out on top 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with New Starlets FC, Ibadan in regulation time. The inaugural football tournament organised by the Oyo State Football Association under His Royal Majesty, Oba James Odeniran had 24 football teams across the six zones in Oyo state, four each zone were held in across stadia in Oyo state. Progress Football Club under soccer tactican, Coach Yekeen Jimoh cruised to the final after a 2-0 win over Unity FC, 2-1 win over Charity FC and 2-2 [Penalty win] over Oyo at the preliminary, zonal and quarter stages respectively. Amongst the players that achieved the new feat with Progr...

Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, has emphasized that the Ibadan Marathon will boost local businesses, create jobs, and strengthen community bonds. He made this statement during a world press conference in Ibadan, where he was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wosilat Adegoke. "This initiative not only promotes health and fitness but also supports our local economy while showcasing the beauty of our vibrant city,” he remarked. “The Ibadan Marathon is an opportunity for runners, families, and spectators to unite in celebration of sportsmanship and community spirit. Through this event, we demonstrate our commitment to public health, active lifestyles, and progress.” The governor further highlighted the marathon's role in promoting Ibadan’s cultural heritage, attracting visitors from across Nigeria and beyond, and spurring economic growth. Savvy Events Limited CEO, Miss Arinola Idowu, and franchise owner of the Ibadan Marathon, shared...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update September 21st to 23rd, 2024, has been announced for the open football trials for Ilaji Football Club ahead of another football calendar season. Sports Manager of Ilaji Football Club, Coach Babatunde Odubola told OyoSportsNews that players between the ages 17 and 20 are qualified to attend free exercise billed to take at Ilaji FC football club at Oloyo village Akanran in Ibadan. Interested players can contact Ilaji FC officials on 08023626685, and 0901552293. Trials starts at 8am daily.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update SK Slavia Prague player Boluwatife Ogungbayi has donated high-quality footballs to his former club, Ilaji Football Club, a few months after extending his contract with the seven-time Czech First League champions. Recall that the relaible goal poacher, who enjoyed his career Ilaji FC with over fifty goals; on November 2023 put pen to paper on a new deal with Slavia Prague, an agreement that will keep him until June 30, 2028. At his debut season, he scored six goals in ten matches for Slavia B, ten goals in eighteen appearances for the U19s and also featured five times for the first team, including his European debut in a 6-0 rout of Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League. Boluwatife Ogungbayi, who paid a surprise visit to Ilaji FC during the yuletide break last year December told OyoSportsNews from his base that the donation is a little way of giving back to the club who discovered and harnessed his potentials t...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Chairman, TOE Football Academy, Mr Taiwo Oluwafemi Eric has saluted the efforts of the Orumogege Football Competition organizers, for putting up a brilliant, well arranged and colourful opening match of the maiden edition of the 2024 Orumogege Football Competition in Ogbomoso. The competition, organized by Ogbomoso Community Youth Forum and supported by the Oyo state ministry of youth and sports, had 32 football teams being paired on a knock-out basis. Eric, who was a guest at the opening match held at the Soun stadium, Ogbomoso on Sunday between Awoye United and Ire Apa FC said the competition is definitely going to live up to its expectations, while commending the large turnout by football lovers and stakeholders that witnessed that opening event. Eric told OyoSportsNews that he's overwhelmed to see His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, Soun of Ogbomosoland alongside other no...