Award Winning Philanthropist Olayiwola To Sink Borehole At Ogunjobi Football House

 

Poised to add value to the administration of football in Osun State, Olafiranye Olayiwola a leading Chairmanship candidate in the just concluded 2023 State FA election has promised to sink a borehole at the Ogunjobi Football House.

Named in honour of the late Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi, former Secretary General of the Nigerian Football Association, now Federation, the Ogunjobi Football House is to accommodate the Osun State Football Association and serve as secretariat.

The project which started in 2018 was among the football houses built by the Amaju Malvi Pinnick-led NFF Board.

Olayiwola who shocked stakeholders in the beautiful round leather game, when he stepped down in the race to become Osun State FA Chairman to support Sola Fanawopo, who ended up winning the election, made his good gesture known on Tuesday while receiving a meritorious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE presented by Nigeria Football Coaches Council (NFCC Osogbo Local Government) for his immense contribution towards the growth and development of football at the grassroot in Osun State. 

Meanwhile, Olayiwola extended his good gesture to the development of grassroot football in the state, after he redeemed his pledge of five soccer balls to Kamal FC.

Kits for grassroot teams are usually a challenge, kind-hearted Olayiwola has also promised Elebuibon Boyz FC (a team that will campaign in the NLO Youth League) a set of jerseys.

Grassroots: Osun FA Board Member Donates Trophy To Local Tourney, Promises More

 

Grassroots: Osun FA Board Member Donates Trophy To Local Tourney, Promises More

A board member representing Osogbo, Olorunda, Orolu and lrepodun on the board of Osun State Football Association Olusola Fayoyinwa has made his fulfillments of cash and trophy to a popular grassroot tourney, Surad Soccer Competition.

Fayoyinwa, who was re-elected into the board of the state FA is renowned for his love for grassroots and giving back to the constituency that paid his bill for many years while playing active football.

In his words while presenting the trophy, Sholay as he's fondly called eulogized football promoters in his constituency and promised to do more of supporting them with equipments and the likes. He also canvased support for the current board, adding that the board under the chairmanship of Sola Fanawopo will perform beyond expectations.

"I really want to appreciate those promoting soccer at the grassroots, they are doing the right thing and they need to be supported. It's my yearly ritual of contributing to tourney like this.

"In Orolu alone, I ensured the upsurge in grassroot teams, and that's what we keep encouraging always across locations. In few weeks, our affiliated teams will share more than 120 balls. We won't relent in supporting them, they will all enjoy a very strong reward system as highlighted by the freshly elected chairman of Osun FA." Sola Fayoyinwa chairman of Osogbo Local Football Council stated.

It's A Collective Effort; Ondo Sports Commissioner Ologunloluwa Attributes Success To TeamWork And HardWork.

 

It's A Collective Effort; Ondo Sports Commissioner Ologunloluwa Attributes Success To TeamWork And HardWork. 

Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Otunba Bamidele Ologunloluwa has said that the recent success of Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Premier League was the result of collective efforts. 

The young Sports Administrator was speaking on Wednesday during a live interview session on one of the most reputable online Sports group platform, Family United By Football (FUBF). Where he noted that no individual can lay claim to what he described as something everyone is proud, even though the team couldn't get a continental ticket at the Super 6. 

Sunshine Stars finished third in Group B with 27 points, qualifying for the Super 6 on the last day of the season after a 3-0 win against Dakkada FC. 

"There are many people who played parts, large and small in ensuring the team had a decent season. 

"The Governor, His Excellency Rotimi Akeredolu must be appreciated for his effort in making these positives happen and also for me, I am surrounded by great people with great minds. 

"From the General Manager, Prince Tunde Ogunja to the Team Manager, The General Coordinator, The Coaching Crew, the Players, the Fans and every other Stakeholders in the state, who supported the team all through. It's not a one man show,"

"I strongly believe next season is going to be better for Sunshine Stars. We are planning on getting better results, than we did in this just concluded season. Our main target is to become league Champions, which is very much possible." He concluded. 

The Owena Whales ended their Super 6 Championship playoff with a deserved win over Lobi Stars last week sunday.

Osun FA Elections: Toki Congratulates Fanawopo

The Chairman of Osun State Referees' Council, Hon. Fatai Kolapo Toki, has congratulated the newly-elected Chairman of Osun State Football Association, Comrade Fanawopo Olusola Philips and other elected members of Osun FA Board.

This is contained in a release signed on behalf of the chairman of Osun State football referees' body, Hon. Toki where he described the emergence of Comrade Fanawopo as the new Osun FA Chairman as wonderful development which will in no small way catapult the fortunes of Osun State football to greater heights.

"On behalf of the entire members of Osun State Referees' Council, I wish to send my warm and sincere sporting congratulations to Comrades Fanawopo Olusola Philips, on his emergence as Chairman of Osun State Football Association, during the State’s football-governing body’s Elective Congress held on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023 at Royal Spring Hotel, Osogbo, Osun State".

"Also, I wish to congratulate other elected officials into the Executive Board of the Osun FA".

"While wishing the new Board success in the mandate and tasks ahead, Osun State Referees' Council will continue to accord it all the necessary support for the general growth and development of our football in the years to come".

"Once more, accept our heartfelt congratulations", the OSRC chairman concluded 

Otun Alabi Mayowa ,

Publicity Secretary,

Osun State Referees' Council.

Benue FA Elections: Paul Edeh Guns For Top Seat, Highlights Astounding Reward System If Elected

 

Benue FA Elections: Paul Edeh Guns For Top Seat, Highlights Astounding Reward System If Elected

As elections into the board of Benue State Football Association draws nearer, FA Chairmanship hopeful, Barrister Paul Edeh has stated in clear terms how he would further invest in football and facilitate its developments upon receiving the mantle.

Barrister Edeh, a Commercial and Property Lawyer, Human Rights Advocate, and Sports Promoter with keen interests in the promotion of the game of football, spoke brilliantly to a top sports platform, Family United By Football (FUBF), during a session tagged, 'Personality Interview'.

He expertly uncoiled fascinating programs aimed at improving grassroot football by empowering Local Football Councils with adequate resources and running a transparent administration cum fascinating reward system for stakeholders.

"A lot can be achieved by creating a model for Local Football Councils to operate like the State FA, if they can raise the funds needed, it will empower them to improve the game of football. Am planning to host nothing less than 10 tournaments in a year across the state, creating a reward system for exceptional players so that the state can become a talent hub of fantastic players.

"Also, am planning to build capacity and raise the enthusiasm of young coaches, and young referees and also to get players that have made an impact to give back to society. We will also involve state government and corporate bodies including spirited individuals to galvanize the efforts of the board."

The founder of ambitious women's football sides Naija Ratel FC and Honey Badger FC, Barrister Paul Edeh, a humanitarian who has consistently donated footballs and jerseys to grassroot teams recounted his involvement in such projects more in Benue than the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

 "I have done more for football in Benue than FCT, Ratel Preseason Tournament started in Benue, I founded a men's team over a decade ago in Benue and hired an expatriate as the coach. I have repeatedly organized grassroot tourneys with donations of equipment and kits to teams for over a decade. 

"For the past three years, I have funded a state league through Ratel Sports Development Foundation (Ratel Benue State League). Honey Badger is still the only notable female team in Benue today. Benue is my state and I would love to go back and provide selfless leadership to the Football Associations.

"My message to congress members is that I will keep to my promises, like l always do. I am coming to FA not for what I will need, I am coming with a lot of values on the table. I will provide the right leadership and encourage football development at the grassroot, football crises will be crashed down at the local level so that football becomes affordable. I will pursue funding for Benue State FA and works with the current leadership of Nigeria Football Federations to ensure that Benue hosts National Matches, we will improve on the structure on ground and form partnerships. I will make everyone have the trust that the game of football is their own." Barrister Paul Edeh pledged.

Osun FA Elections: Fanawopo Assures Resuscitation Of Osun Football, Massive Private Sector Sponsorship If Voted As Chairman.

 

Osun FA Elections: Fanawopo Assures Resuscitation Of Osun Football, Massive Private Sector Sponsorship If Voted As Chairman.

One of the leading candidates in the forthcoming Osun Football Association Elections, Mr. Sola Fanawopo has highlighted some of his plans ahead of the Tuesday elections in Osogbo. 

Fanawopo, a Chartered Public Administrator was a special guest on the Family United By Football (FUBF) personality interview session, held on Saturday evening ahead of the elective Congress of the Osun State football body. 

The 'Igbajo' born Football Administrator revealed that if elected as the Chairman of the Osun Football Association, he will bring in massive changes, that would in turn bring good fortunes to the state of football in the state.

"Once we have the right marketing tools in place , the right branding in place, we would be able to get the required support, not only for the state league, but all our other programmes. The most important thing is for us to do the basic work, package our programmes very well and make it attractive to investors. 

"We are lucky in Osun State, we have alot of top individuals in the Business World, who are waiting for us to put our acts together, so they can come invest in our football. 

The Fintech Enthusiast and Media Entrepreneur also noted that grassroots football is going to be key in his drive to change the face of Osun Football.

"Promotion of grassroot football is very imperative, because that would be the bedrock of our success. We are going to re-introduce the Headmasters Cup and it's going to be a permanent feature in our Calendar for each year, same with the Principal's Cup. 

"These tournaments are unquestionable and we must do it. This will not only enable us discover talents from the grassroots, it would also give our Local Coaches to be able to get organised and get themselves ready for bigger things ahead, also make the Referees and other stakeholders active. 

"It is only when we have this kind of competitions at primary and secondary level that we can begin to attract more people to football, because the idea is that everyone must get involved in football. It would equally help the Local Government Chairmen to remain active and resourceful.

Osun FA Elections: Countdown Begins As Olafiranye Promises All-inclusiveness If Voted As Chairman.

 

Osun FA Elections: Countdown Begins As Olafiranye Promises All-inclusiveness If Voted As Chairman.

Osun Football Association Chairmanship Aspirant Alhaji Olayiwola Olafiranye has assured he would carry all Stakeholders along, if voted Chairman of the Osun Football body on Tuesday, 13th of June 2023. 

Olafiranye was speaking on Friday, during the Family United By Football (FUBF) special personality interview session for all candidates of the FA Elections.

"I will make sure all hands are on deck, every Stakeholders will be involved directly," Olafiranye noted. 

"We are going to carry everyone along and every Stakeholders will have a role to play. We will also make sure that before every quarter of the year, every Stakeholder will get involved through seminars, meetings or trainings, one way or the other, it will make us have a good activity calendar, which will in return help us forge ahead to have a better governance.". 

While calling for the rebirth of a new Osun Football Association, the Oil magnate also assured that new innovations and proper planning are in place to bring in investors that would turn around the fortune of the state FA.

"I am determined to change the face of Osun Football. Our first plan is to renovate the Taiwo Ogunjobi House, within our first three months, this would ensure a conducive environment for the FA Staff and other  stakeholders of football in the state. 

"We have made proper arrangements for investors to come into our football, because It is very important for the private sectors to play a role in the development of football in the state. Also, shortly after my emergence as Chairman,  a contract will be signed with a reputable company, for the production of customised footballs with high quality for easy enhanced of the round leather game in the state. 

The 2023 Osun State Football Association Elections will take place on Tuesday, 13th of June in Osogbo.

Osun SWAN’s FA Election Debate: Chairmanship Aspirants Unveil Manifestos

 

Osun SWAN’s FA Election Debate: Chairmanship Aspirants Unveil Manifestos

The three aspirants into the chairmanship position of the Osun State Football Association Chief Ishola Rasaq Mustapha, Mr. Sola Fanawopo and Alhaji Olafiranye Olayiwola on Friday June 9 promised to return the lost glory of Osun Football if elected in the June 13, 2023 FA election holding in Osogbo, the state Capital.

The trio who presented their mission to the teeming Osun Football lovers during a debate organized by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Osun State Chapter which held at the NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo admitted that Osun football development was facing many challenges such as infrastructure decay, negligence by the government, lack of clear cut football policy, poor capacity building among others which require quick action.

They all promised to look inward and engage in the business of Football through partnership with private individuals and corporate organizations to run activities of the association and depend less on government.

According to them, “Osun has potential to raise budding talents from the grassroots who can become international stars but much has not been done to create a platform to capture them and nurture them to stardom.” They all promised to find solutions to the challenges if elected.

Earlier in his opening speech, Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, Timothy Agbor urged all aspirants to see themselves as one whose mission was to develop Osun football and by extension Osun Sports sector. Agbor assured whoever wins of full support from Osun SWAN.

The FA election which holds Tuesday next week will be decided by 37 delegates across the 30 local government areas of Osun State and 7 other stakeholders.

Otunba Soname resigns from IMC

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Otunba Soname resigns from IMC

 

Proprietor of Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne, Otunba Adekunle Soname OFR, has resigned his appointment with the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League.

 

In a letter dated 23 May 2023 and addressed to the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Otunba Soname wrote: “Let this letter serve as my official resignation from the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League effective immediately.

 

“While thanking you for the opportunity to serve on the committee, I wish the Nigeria Football Federation and the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League all the very best.”

 

NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has since accepted the resignation and thanked Otunba Soname for his robust efforts in the IMC and his continuing contributions to the growth of Nigeria Football.