Olukusa Football Tourney Kicks Off in Ibadan with Funfair

Photo : The financier, Chief Ibrahim Sheriffdeen Akano Adetunji (m) with some of Ibadan Mogajis

The highly anticipated Olukusa football tournament that is being organized by the Grassroots Football Talents Developers Association of Nigeria (GRAFTADEAN) commenced at Olubadan Stadium Ibadan over the weekend amidst funfair, with 17 teams participating.

Chief Ibrahim Sheriffdeen Akano Adetunji, the Mogaji of the Olukusa Dynasty Ibadan, sponsor of the U-16 football tournament, said in his speech during the opening ceremony that it’s being organized with the aim of discovering and nurturing exceptional football talents in Ibadan, providing a platform for young players to showcase their skills and potentially launch their careers.

The Overseer and Competition Director, Engr. W.A. Afolabi, in his address added that the tournament is expected to be the biggest and most prominent grassroots football competition of its kind in the nation, considering the standard and incentives attached to the competition.

Meanwhile, in the matches played, Anderlenth FC and Street Heart Football Academy played a goalless draw while Rush Soccer Academy and Allah’s Will FC, which played the second game ended their encounter 1-1.
Side attractions at the kickoff includes a football juggler who thrilled the fans with a wonderful display and Yoruba cultural display performances.

The atmosphere was electric, with fans cheering and celebrating the spirit of community and sportsmanship.

As the day came to a close, the excitement for the upcoming matches continue to build up, promising more thrilling encounters in the tournament.