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EKITI GOVT WARNS AGAINST STADIUM VIOLENCE AS EKITI QUEENS RETURN HOME The Ekiti State Government has reiterated its zero tolerance for stadium violence ahead of the return of Ekiti Queens FC to the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti, for their Matchday 15 clash against Pacesetter Queens. This was made known by the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba, who cautioned fans and supporters to maintain order and decorum during the encounter. According to the team's media officer Tosin Popoola, Ekiti Queens will be playing in front of their home crowd for the first time this season after being banished to the MKO Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State since December 10, 2025. The Coach Jacob Vandi-led side will face their southwest rivals, Pacesetter Queens of Ibadan, in what is expected to be a highly competitive derby at 4pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The hosts go into the fixture with confidence following a 2-0 victory in the first leg ...

EKITI QUEENS RETURN HOME For SOUTHWEST DERBY CLASH AGAINST PACESETTER ( TOSIN POPOOLA ) Ekiti Queens are set to play in front of their home fans for the first time this season after months of banishment to the MKO Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State since December 10, 2025. The Coach Jacob Vandi-led side will host Pacesetter Queens of Ibadan in a Matchday 15 fixture of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season. The highly anticipated southwest derby is scheduled for 4pm at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with expectations of a large turnout from supporters. Ekiti Queens head into the encounter with confidence following a 2-0 victory in the first leg in Ibadan, where goals from Ismail Zainab and Winifred Eyebhoria sealed the win. Excitement has continued to build among fans over the return of the “Baorèss Babes” to their home ground, although the Technical Advisor on Sports Development, Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba, has warned supporters agains...

  Ekiti Government Cracks Down on Stadium Violence, Warns Troublemakers of Arrest TA Sports: Dr Osetoba   The Ekiti State Government has issued a stern warning to football fans and residents over rising concerns of crowd violence at match venues, declaring that anyone found engaging in hooliganism or related offences at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti will be arrested and prosecuted. The warning follows recent incidents of crowd disturbances recorded in different league centres across the country, as well as intelligence reports suggesting that some disgruntled individuals were plotting to attack players and officials of the state-owned football clubs over match outcomes. Speaking during a radio programme in Ado Ekiti, the Technical Adviser on Sports Development to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba, said the government would not tolerate any form of violence, harassment, possession of arms or other illegal acts at the stadium. Osetoba said the govern...

Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Founding Committee Member, Chief Daramola Hails Sports Development in Ekiti, Confers “Orente” Title on Dr. Osetoba Chief Dr. Francis Adebayo Daramola, Secretary to the Committee that transformed the former Community Centre into the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday visited the facility alongside the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to the Ekiti State Governor, Hon. Dr. Mrs. Olusola Osetoba. During the visit, Chief Daramola commended the level of development recorded at the stadium under the current administration, expressing satisfaction with the quality of work and visible improvements at the sports complex. The elder statesman, who is also the father of former House of Representatives member Hon. Bimbo Daramola, shared his experience as a former footballer and recalled visits to stadiums across several countries. He noted that strict regulations govern sports facilities globally, stressing that the ban on bottled drinks and alcohol in stadium...

  EKITI UNITED PLAYERS HONOUR MEDIA OFFICER WITH SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE Akinyemi (1st left), Benteke (2cnd left). Ekiti United Football Club players have presented a full tracksuit to their Media Officer, Blessing Akinyemi, popularly known as Benteke, in recognition of his professionalism throughout 2025. The presentation took place at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti, with team captain Seyi Akinyemi leading his two deputies in acknowledging their Benteke. Players expressed immense joy and admiration for Akinyemi, highlighting his dedication in promoting both the team and its players throughout the year. Described as yellow on deep blue, the tracksuit was presented as a token of appreciation for Benteke's unwavering commitment to managing the club’s media affairs. Ekiti United, currently competing in the Nigeria National League, commended its media officer for consistently upholding high standards in communication and representation of the team. The team emphas...