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Tuesday 4 February 2020

Ogunjobi Cup Finals To Be Decided February 11





A day has been set aside to determine final matches of the much anticipating best grassroots tourney in the State of Osun tagged 'Ogunjobi Cup', according to the organizers.


Recall that sixty-two (62) grassroots teams in the State of Osun, registered for various categories ranging from U-13, U-15 and U-18, the finalists in each category would be determined on Tuesday, February 11 to actually know who lifts the trophies and in remembrance of the late FA boss, Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi.


Ogunjobi Cup was sponsored by the late 'Pillar of Sports' in the State of Osun during his lifetime and the final is organized by the new FA boss in the state, Chief Rasaq Ishola Mustapha RIM.


The finals as been on hold since 2018 tournament which is aimed at discovering the buddy talents abounding in the nooks and crannies of the state had lived up to billing with series of masterclass and scintillating performances enroute final.



 Road to Final.

Six teams have since emerged in the three (3) categories of #OgunjobiCup18 and are set to battle for the greatly desired trophies at the main pitch of Osogbo Government High School.



Graceland FC have booked a slot in the U-18 category after a successive quickfire first half goals condemned Civil Defence FC who managed to reply one at the death.



It was the battle of  Titans as Odukunle FC were knocked out of the competition by Fehinty FC via a thrilling penalty shootout, both were tied a goal a piece at regulation time. Graceland FC would now take on their perennial rival, Fehinty FC during the final match slated for February 11.



Meanwhile, in the U-15 category, Oyeyemi FC dumped off Young City FC via a penalty shootout after stretching themselves to maximun limit to book a date with Golden Boys FC who in turn thrown out Awolu FC.



The U-13 category would see Zakariyau FC battling Golden Boys FC in the memorable final of the competition.



Nigeria's foremost sports kitting company Haggai Sportswear, having partnered with the organisers of Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi Football Championship as official kit sponsor of the tournament, would kit the finalists in the three categories.

'The Bull' now Nigeria's football ambassador



President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired Nigerian professional footballer, former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, Nigeria’s Football Ambassador.

Amokachi, a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the African Nations Cup in Tunisia, was also in the Nigerian Olympic Football Team to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics that won the Gold Medal.

In addition to his football exploits in Europe, particularly in England where he won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995, Amokachi after retirement has managed Nasarawa United and Enyimba Football Club of Aba.

As Nigeria’s Football Ambassador – a largely ceremonial role – Amokachi will assist the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to scout for talents, be part of processes to revive the country’s football development, as well as mentor young sports men and women.