Smartcity Osun State Football League: Sports Council Boss Ademola Daini Praises Thrilling Opener, Ejigbo FA, Ileogbo Utd Signal Strong Intent
The Smartcity Osun State Football League kicked off with a thrilling start, as Ejigbo FA set the tone with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Telu FC from Iwo. Yusuf Abideen netted a brace for Ejigbo FA, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. Telu FC's Agu Philip scored a consolation goal, but Ejigbo FA's late pressure proved decisive, leaving fans elated as the full-time whistle blew. The win marked a promising beginning for Ejigbo FA in the league.
The spotlight then shifted to the electrifying derby clash between Ayedire Utd and Ileogbo Utd, where Ileogbo Utd stormed to a commanding 5-0 triumph, etching an unforgettable performance into spectators' memories. Teenage sensation Adeleke Fawas was the star for Ileogbo Utd, contributing two crucial assists and scoring himself, earning him the man of the match accolade. Akanbi Samuel, Muideen Mujeeb, Sunday Emmanuel, and Oparinola Ridwan also scored for Ileogbo Utd, highlighting their clinical edge. Fawas's brilliance underscored the league's potential to unearth young talents.
The Lanreleke Sports Complex buzzed with enthusiastic fans witnessing unforgettable football moments, amplifying praise for Osun State FA's commitment to nurturing youth football. Accolades flowed for the state FA's efforts, with expectations soaring for a compelling league journey, teams like Ejigbo FA and Ileogbo Utd signaled their intent right from the outset. Mr. Ademola Daini, General Manager of Osun State Sports Council, performed the ceremonial kickoff and lauded the FA for sustaining youth football.
Daini expressed enthusiasm for collaboration, saying, "I commend the FA for initiatives giving young talents a platform to shine. The Sports Council is eager to partner with the FA to achieve shared goals. I'm impressed by these youngsters' God-given abilities, they're poised for greatness."
He also highlighted efforts to address sports funding challenges, mentioning a robust database initiative and Osun State Sports Trust Fund introduced by Governor Adeleke to ease financial pressures. Attention now shifts to Osogbo and Ilesha Centre this weekend for week 1 matchups.
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