Osun FA Cup: Battle Of United As Osun Utd Claim Trophy

 Osun FA Cup: Battle Of United As Osun Utd Claim Trophy

.... Osun FA Lauds Governor Adeleke's Presence.

Glitz and glamour erupted Osogbo Township Stadium this evening as Osun State Federations Cup final climaxed, with Omoluabi Giants eventually lifted the trophy at the expense of stubborn lgbajo Utd.

Having qualified for National Finals, nevertheless, the actual winner must emerge. It took Osun Utd who exerted their dominance early in the game some minutes before breaking the deadlock through inspiring winger, Adam Rasheed.

Minutes later, Gabriel Godspower increased the tally as he breaks from the flank and drills a long and ferocious stunner that bulged the net in no time, as Seye Ajayi's tutored side claimed the bragging rights at the break.

On resumption, the two sides replaced few personnels as the game dragged till last ten minutes before a consolation goal is registered for Igbajo Utd via Paul Agbor's terrific howler which saw him intercepting a creeping loop inside his own net. The inspired community owned team grew in confidence towards the death but couldn't add to the tally at regulation time.

Fans who thronged the arena were thrilled with fantastic atmosphere as Osun born Super Eagles goalkeeper's trainer, Tunji Baruwa, a newly retired Head of Medical at Sports Council, Alhaji Nojim Omolaja and Flamingo's kid sensation, Ayantoso Yemisi were awarded with a special sporting plaque by the state FA.

The two teams were presented with medals, cash prizes as Governor Ademola Adeleke handed the giant trophy to the champions. Osun FA chairman swiftly described the presence of the governor and his entourage as unprecedented.

Dignitaries at the epic final are Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Secretary to the state government, Alh. Teslim Igbalaye, Chief of staff to the governor, Alh. Kazeem Akinleye, PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Akindele, Alh., Gani Olaoluwa, Elder Sunday Bisi, Hon. Kamorudeen Ajisafe, State and National House of Assembly members-elect, GM, Sports Council, Rotimi Dunmoye, Osun FA Executive Board Members and Local Football Council Chairmen amongst others.