By Joseph Akanbi
As part of activities lined up to commemorate the one year anniversary of the swearing in of Gboyega Oyetola as the Governor of Osun State, the Ilerioluwa u-20 team has today defeated the Katsina United u-20 in the final of the African Youth Sports Federation tournament.
The finale which began at the Osogbo City Stadium with a ceremonial opening kick by Governor Gboyega Oyetola, saw Alabi Sodiq of the Ilerioluwa u-20 opening the scoring chart in the 11th minute. At the end of the one sided match, Ilerioluwa u-20 defeated their counterparts from Katsina 6-1.
The African Youth Sports Federation also honoured the Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, his wife, Kafayat, the deputy Governor, Gboyega Alabi and the Commissioner of Youths & Sports, Yemi Lawal, with gold medals for their efforts towards developing talents and promoting sport in the state.
The President African Youth Sports Federation, Ahmed Lawal, in his remarks said the group has been involved in the organisation of several football competitions which has produced several football stars, including Rashidi Yekini, Celestine Babayaro and Daniel Amokachi amongst others.
Digintaries at the event include Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, Mr Gboyega Alabi, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, Prince Gboyega Famodun, Hon. Babatunde Ayeni, Hon. Bukola Oyewo, Hon. Yinusa Amobi, Hon. Yemi Lawal, members of the executive council, members of the house of assembly among others.