Oyo state Football Association chairman Oba Alakinleye of Akinleye, HRM, James Oluyemi Odeniran has officially congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Oluwaseyi Makinde, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, the Management and staff of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on the team’s age long return to continental football.
Oyo F.A helmsman, in a statement, described Engineer Makinde as a true sportsman who walks the talk in the midst of uncertainty.
The former FIFA Badge referee appreciated Governor Makinde’s invaluable support to the management and his relentless efforts” at ensuring the Ibadan Soccer Lords recovered the lost ground in African football.
The astute football administrator used the occasion to extend his congratulatory ambience to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke whose tenure yielded a good fruit to the entire football fraternity in the state after almost three decades of continental hiatus. The modicum of appreciation also goes to the Management of the five time league champions, ably led by Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami, the fans, journalists, and stakeholders involved in ensuring the club returns to the African set up.
“On behalf of the entire members of Oyo State Football Association, I wish to heartily congratulate the Executive Governor of the state, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde for making this dream achievable. He’s a true Sports man and a leader who walks the talk”.
“Also, the Honourable Commissioner, Wasilat Adegoke, her efforts in achieving this feat is unquestionably phenomenal. While the same modicum of appreciation extended to the entire management and staff of Oluyole Warriors, ably led by Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami. Their resilient efforts have paid off and we are proud of their leadership drive. The fans ,journalists and the good people of the state are also lauded for standing behind the club till this moment. ”
Oba Odeniran then called the stakeholders to rally round the club and ensure that the optimum speed of success is achieved in the continrnt next year.
Credit: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)
