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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Seun Albert SOT Foundation is set to launch its inaugural “5ive Aside” street football tournament, scheduled to run from 14 December to 27 December 2025 at the Government Field, Ore, Ondo State. Registration opens on 19 November and closes on 4 December 2025, with a screening day for all participating teams on 6 December 2025. The convener of the foundation, Mr Seun Albert noted that the tournament will provide a safe, vibrant platform for local youth to showcase talent, stay off the streets and build community spirit through fast‑paced five‑a‑side matches. The competition will feature a knockout format, with matches played daily from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. under floodlights.  A total of 32 teams will compete for trophies for the winner, first runner‑up and second runner‑up, as well as individual awards such as Best Player, Most Disciplined Team, Best Supporter/Fan and Best Team Jersey. The event is sponsored by Oluwaseun Albert SOT and supported by the Odigbo L...

The third edition of the Adu Unity Football Competition kicked off in Akure with an exciting opening match between defending champions, Ijapo Ages Stars, and United Army, which ended in a 1–1 draw at the Ondo State Sports Complex Akure housing agents The first half of the keenly contested encounter ended goalless before Eric Greg sent the crowd into jubilation in the 53rd minute, scoring the first goal of the tournament. His well-placed shot to the far left corner put Ijapo Ages Stars FC ahead. Both sides displayed impressive football artistry, thrilling spectators with skillful plays and tactical discipline. United Army, however, fought back through Segun Oni, who capitalised on a defensive error from the champions to level the score at 1–1, a result that stood till the final whistle. In the second game of the day, Alagbaka FC secured victory over Kings City, with Rotimi Ayomide and Pius Chikodi scoring a goal each in the first half. Alagbaka had earlier missed a penalty a...

Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Sports, Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye, has assured the management of the state Sports Council that the old glory of sports in Ondo State will be restored. He explained that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot be everywhere to know what is happening in all sectors of the state, which is why he was appointed as the SSA on Sports. He added that it is important to have someone who will be giving the Governor on-the-spot reports of events, especially in the Sports Council. The former Coordinator of Rising Stars stated this at a meeting held with the management and sectional heads of the council in Akure, the state capital. He urged the sectional heads to put their challenges in writing, promising to liaise with other stakeholders to brief the Governor. “Our Governor is a sports-loving leader, and I am very sure that when I bring your requests to him, he will attend to them positively. We need someone who will be presenting your matters to t...

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on sports ,Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye (popularly known as Bonsue), has assured the management of the Ondo State Sports Council of the continued support of the present administration. Akinrotoye said Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is a sports-loving leader who remains committed to developing the sector. The SSA, who was accompanied by a member of the State Football Agency management committee, Pastor Segun Joseph, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the Ondo State Sports Council in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. He urged the council’s management to roll up their sleeves and work harder than ever before to restore the state’s lost glory in sports. According to him, “The government is aware of the challenges facing the council, but I can assure you that they will be fixed one after the other. " We all know the state of our stadium a few months ago, but today it has received a facelift. "The hockey pit...

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on sports ,Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye (popularly known as Bonsue), has assured the management of the Ondo State Sports Council of the continued support of the present administration. Akinrotoye said Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is a sports-loving leader who remains committed to developing the sector. The SSA, who was accompanied by a member of the State Football Agency management committee, Pastor Segun Joseph, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the Ondo State Sports Council in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. He urged the council’s management to roll up their sleeves and work harder than ever before to restore the state’s lost glory in sports. According to him, “The government is aware of the challenges facing the council, but I can assure you that they will be fixed one after the other. " We all know the state of our stadium a few months ago, but today it has received a facelift. "Th...

  Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria (SWAN) Ondo State chapter has urged the state Governor, Hon  Lucky Aiyedatiwa to appoint board for Ondo State Sports Council like he did for the football agency to engender all round development, saying lack of political head is affecting the council in term of performance . "All sports associations at the sports council are performing at their lowest ebb and  appointing political head for the council  will allow the ministry of sports to focus more on policy making." The Congress condemned the high level of neglect of sport associations at the sport council, especially for not being able to access their respective budget to attend  competitions and the current leadership of the ministry of sports not being able to help them get approvals after pronouncements of dissolution of committees at the sports council.  "The Congress condemned in strong terms, the action of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development through ...

The Ondo State All Stars Veterans' election was 'no victor, no vanquished,' the President of the association, Hon. Adebayo Abayomi Opeoluwa, has declared. Opeoluwa made this statement while meeting with the executive members of the association in Akure, the state capital. He added that the association remains a unified and indivisible entity, noting that the election is now behind them, and the focus should be on how to improve Ondo State All Stars Veterans and elevate it to the same level as other All Stars across the nation. He said: "To achieve this, I call on all members of the Ondo State All Stars Veterans to come together and support the current executive to uplift the association." "We are going to run an open-door administration, where all members of the association will be treated equally." According to him, in order for the association to be more effective, they have appointed the duo of Mr Oluwafemi Filegbe (CEO FAM Guest House) as Public Rela...

Team Cherry has defeated Team Apple 3-1 to emerge winners of the 2024 Ijapo Ages Stars FC Intra Club (IASFC) competition played at Ijapo Housing/field. Team Cherry had defeated Team Apple through penalty shootout having played a 2-2 draw in the regulation time in final tie. Shayo Olayeni gave Apple early lead in the entertaining final before Femi Kolawole responded swiftly with two quick goals to the admiration of the spectators at the sporting arena. Team Cherry jubilation were cut short as Monday Joseph levelled for Apple to take the encounter to straight penalty which ended in favour of Cherry who ended the competition unbeaten. Tope John Ayomide Francis won highest goal scorer and best Goalkeeper of the competition respectively, while Coach Lawal Saliu Adegbola was honoured with Award of Excellence for his contribution to the success of the competition. Chairman of the organising committee, Mr Shalom Olaseeni while congratulating the winners of the 2024 edition of the competition,s...

  Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure have added 21 players to their squad ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Leading the pack of the newly signed players are Seth Mayi, goalkeeper Emmanuel Ofori, Achi Nnaemeka who reunited with the team after spending two seasons with Remo Stars, Lucky Vandy (Gombe United), goalkeeper Obiosor David (Bendel Insurance), Seidu Salisu (Plateau United) and Stephen Chukwude who also returned from Heartland FC.  Other are Peace Dewan (Gombe United), Yusuf Olowoshile (Bendel Insurance), Adamu Umar (Doma United) Dozie Umea (Gombe United)), Arunta Elmer (Enugu Rangers), Benjamin Iluyomade (Abia Comet), Segun Owoade (Inter Lagos) and Ismail Ayodele (Osun United). The rest are Olaoluwa Okiki(Soccer talent Academy), Adeolu Gabriel (Solution FC), Manuwa Kayode and (Agbo Boys Academy). Shettima Mongulo, Oluwole Kehinde, Ismail Amid and Precious Olowojesiku joined from the Sunshine Stars youth team. Speaking at the event, P...

... as team paid him thank-you visit  The Ondo State Commissioner for Agric and Chairman Micmakin Nigeria Limited, the producer of (Oyato Bread), Hon. Olayato Aribo has promised his continued support for Sunshine Queens Football Club of Akure. Aribo stated this during a thank-you visit of the officials and players of Sunshine Queens at his Alagbaka office in Akure after their midweek victory over Ekiti Queens for his support, encouragement and motivation for the team.  The Chairman of Micmakin Nigeria Limited had kitted Sunshine Queens with two pairs of quality jerseys produced by one of the best sports wears companies in Nigeria at the beginning of the 2023/24 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Aribo while praying for more winning for the team, promised to watch any of their next match. He said: "I will not take your visit for granted, I will discuss with Hon.Tayo Abidakun and see how we can organize a reception for you". The facilitator , Hon.Tayo Abidakun thanked the do...