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Professor Akin Oyebode Cup Brings Unprecedented Glory to Ekiti

Ekiti State Government Delighted with Impact of Prof. Akin Oyebode


....Citing Products' Success in Gothia Cup as Catalyst for Future Talent Development

L-R: TA Sports Dr. Osetoba and Comm for Finance Hon Oyebode


The Ekiti State Government has lauded the Prof. Akin Oyebode Football Tournament for boys and girls, emphasizing its crucial role in identifying and nurturing young football talents. 

The tournament's significance is further highlighted by the recent successes of its former participants, Abass Olasunkanmi and Muiz Oladimeji, who are now shining with Beyond Limits Football Academy and recently crowned champions at the prestigious Gothia Cup in Sweden.

The tournament, strongly supported by the Ekiti State Government, aligns seamlessly with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s comprehensive vision for youth empowerment through sports.


The Technical Adviser on Sports Development to the Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Olusola Osetoba expressing profound support for the competition stated that she was particularly buoyed by the remarkable achievements of Muiz Oladimeji and Abass Olasunkanmi, noting that their success at an international level reinforces the government's unwavering commitment to fully backing this year's edition.

She personally extended her heartfelt congratulations to both boys, pointing to them as inspiring examples of the extraordinary potential that can be achieved when Ekiti’s youth are provided with the right platforms to excel.

According to her "The journey of Olasunkanmi and Oladimeji, transitioning from local talents discovered in this very tournament to playing for one of Nigeria’s top youth academies and then conquering a renowned international youth football tournament like the Gothia Cup, serves as a powerful beacon of hope for aspiring footballers across the state, especially when provided with a platform to showcase their talents." Dr Osetoba enthused.

The 2025 edition of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Under-15 Football Tournament is eagerly anticipated, poised to uncover the next generation of football stars who are ready to make a significant mark both locally and on the global football stage.

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