In a bold move to develop football in Osun State, the National Institute for sports (NIS), Lagos has sealed a partnership training pact with the Osun State Football Association to train coaches in the state. The agreement which was signed on Wednesday at the National Institute for sports Lagos would commence with the first batch…
Fadele Okiki-Jesu Joshua, one of the three nominees for the prestigious 2024 Osun State Football Association Referee of the Year award, has earned recognition for his remarkable contributions to football officiating. A Computer Engineering graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Okiki-Jesu has long been a respected figure in the refereeing community. During…
Excitement builds as Osogbo Township Stadium will come alive once more as third edition of Ajara U-17 Football Final draws football experts, ex internationals, football administrators, football investors, club owners, football enthusiasts, scouts, education managers, Sports Writers and many more. Anticipating the epic final with palpable enthusiasm and sporting ambience, it’s dubbed clash of ‘titans’…
The Osun State Football Association (FA) Awards, a hallmark event celebrating excellence in the beautiful game, is set to honor four distinguished individuals who have left an indelible mark on football in Osun State and beyond. Scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2026, at the prestigious Mosab Mega Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo, the awards ceremony promises…
In a celebration of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to sports development, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is set to receive the prestigious Football Excellence Award at the Osun Football Association (FA) Awards ceremony. The highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, December 6th, at the iconic Mosab Mega Hall, Ring Road,…
The countdown has begun for the most anticipated event in Osun State’s football calendar, the Osun Football Association Awards 2024. Scheduled to hold on December 6th, 2024, at the prestigious Mosab Mega Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo. The event promises to be a landmark celebration of football excellence in Osun State, bringing together the top talents,…
Oriade FC Osogbo has made significant changes to its leadership structure, promoting long-serving head coach Sodiq Lasisi to the position of General Manager. In his new role, Lasisi will oversee the administrative duties of the club, while Adedokun Olayiwola Oluwaseyi has been appointed as the new team trainer to lead the players’ development on and…
The much-anticipated final of the 5th Edition of the Hammola Football Championship is here! Two new finalists, Crowned Champions FC and Premium Boiz FC, will battle for glory on Sunday, 20th October 2024, at 3 pm. Ahead of the final showdown, the third-place match took place on Friday with Jakande FC and Timi Giants FC…
In an intense third-place playoff of the 2024 Hammola Football Championship, Jakande FC emerged victorious against Timi Giants FC, winning 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at full time. The match, held at Ido-Osun High School Field, under the supervision of center referee Okiki Fadele, with Abdulqoyum Adebayo and Umar Farouq as assistant referees,…
Osun State’s finest football players, coaches, fans, and administrators will be honored at the inaugural Osun Football Association Awards later this year. On Friday, December 6th, 2024, members of the Osun football family will gather at the prestigious Mosab Mega Hall, Ring road, Osogbo, for a glittering ceremony to honour outstanding members of the world’s…
In a dramatic final Group F game of the 5th Hammola Football Championship on Tuesday afternoon, New Dawn FC advanced to the round of 16 after a 1-1 draw with ASE RIDYEM FC at Ido Osun High School football arena. ASE RIDYEM FC entered the match needing a win to progress, while New Dawn FC…
Osun State’s male and female Under-15 football teams have both secured their places in the 2024 National Youth Games following impressive performances in the ongoing Southwest Zonal Elimination Playoffs. The event, held at the Osogbo Township Stadium, has seen intense competition, with young athletes vying for the chance to represent their states at the national…