Sport

Supporters of Shooting Stars Sports club of Ibadan on Wednesday evening, threw caution to the wind after the club played 1 1 draw against visiting Remo Stars at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.

The visitors shot into the lead through a penalty kick in the seventh minute of the encounter, while the Oluyole Warriors levelled up with a header from Ebuka Anaekwe four minutes later.

The Protesters were also alleged to have attacked a Journalist, Tobi Adepoju during the protest.

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Some hoodlums had on the twenty second of May 2022, attacked the Chairman of Oyo State Sports Council, Chief Gbenga Adewusi after Shooting Stars Sports club played a 1-1 draw with MFM in one of the NPFL week 29 matches at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Olaolu Fawole

Sport

Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan have retained the trophy of the Governor Seyi Makinde Preseason Tournament which the club won last year. 

The Oluyole Warriors defeated Oyo state Housing Corporation by four goals to nothing at the final of the competition held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. 

Gafar Olafimihan opened scoring in the twenty second minute of the encounter, while Malomo Taofeek made it two goals in the thirty seventh minute. 

Odeyemi Ebenezer and Seyi Okeowo both scored the third and fourth goal in the second half to seal the title for shooting stars sports club of Ibadan. 

Ilaji FC are third place winners after defeating Ogbomoso zonal football Association by three goals to one.  

Olaolu Fawole 

Politics

The Government of Oyo State, on Thursday, explained that two first class monarchs, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, were not stopped from entering the Lekan Salami Stadium Complex during the unveiling of its main bowl on Wednesday.

The government, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said that the two foremost royal fathers were too important to the state government to be prevented from attending the event, to which they had been duly invited.

According to the statement, the inability of the monarchs to gain access into the main bowl was because of the huge enthusiastic crowd that swarmed on the stadium and obstructed the movement of the monarchs’ convoys to the designated VVIP Drop Off zone, which was the easiest channel to their reserved seats.

“What happened was that security operatives advised that the drivers of the revered monarchs make their way through another gate, since their convoys were unable to access the VVIP Drop Off Zone from the gate they entered through.

“From the VVIP Drop Off Zone, it would be easy for the monarchs to access the VVIP box without meandering through the stairs, as that would have unduly stressed them given their age.” the statement said.

It added that seats of the monarchs were already reserved, and that the government valued their presence, saying: “It is unthinkable that some individuals would try to create a wedge between the palaces of the respective monarchs and the state government, which holds them in high esteem.”

The statement noted that all other monarchs who were inside the VVIP box including the Olugbon of Ile Igbon, Aseyin of Iseyin, the Okere of Saki, the Olu of Igboora were well recognized, stating that “this was an evidence that the government places huge premium of respect on the stools of our forebears as occupied by the Kabiyesis.

“His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde wishes to categorically state that the Alaafin and the Olubadan were well-expected at the event and that their seats were reserved.

“The government frowns on reports indicating that the convoys of the revered monarchs were not treated accordingly and would take appropriate steps to correct any untoward indication,” the statement added.

The statement, however, cautioned fake news mongers, whom it said were seeking avenues to punctuate the glorious event at the Lekan Salami Stadium by circulating bad news.

“For instance, some online reports claimed that the Aseyin of Iseyin was not allowed entry. That is very far from the truth. The Aseyin was inside the stadium and he stayed throughout the event.

“It is instructive that the Kabiyesi has come out to clarify that falsehood and also adduce reasons, which could have been responsible for the inability of the Alaafin of Oyo and Olubadan of Ibadanland to gain access into the Stadium.

“Some of the mischief makers also alleged that former Governor Rashidi Ladoja boycotted the event and this too, is a big lie, as the Osi Olubadan attended and gave a goodwill message at the event.

“We can only advise mischief makers and fake news carriers to stop their ploys, as no antic would work against the good intentions of the governor and the positive impact that the remodelling of the once-neglected Lekan Salami Stadium has made on Oyo State.”

The governor’s media aide equally described attempts to rubbish the stadium project by some opposition elements as misguided, stating that the claim that only the stadium cost N5 billion was untrue and mischievous.

He maintained that the amount being touted was for the cost of fixing the entire sports complex, which is in phases.

“Some critics have attempted to blow the cost of fixing the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba out of proportion, especially in view of the water that logged on sections of the pitch due to heavy rain.

“Let it be placed on record that the main bowl of the stadium was only the first phase of the entire project which comes in phases. There is the main bowl, the gymnasium and indoor sports hall for a variety of sporting activities, a world class Tennis court as well as the luxury apartments which will be given out on annual subscription.

“Besides, the pitch as seen on Wednesday is work in progress, because the contractor has not handed over the project to the state government. The contractor had explained that the pitch needed three more months to fully solidify so that the automatic drainage system would become fully functional.

“But the unveiling had to be done to ensure that our darling Shooting Stars Sports Club returns to Ibadan, having been forced to play their matches outside the state for so long owing to absence of a good pitch in Ibadan.

“The contractor has given his assurance to address the challenges of the pitch and by the time the works are completed, Oyo State would definitely have the value for its money, which has always been the priority and intention of Governor Makinde.”

Signed

Taiwo Adisa

Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde

September 2, 2021.

Sport

 

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan this evening defeated NK Tabor Sezana of Slovenia by four goals to nothing in an exhibition match decided at the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.

The exhibition match was played despite the heavy rain during the official commissioning of the stadium.

Earlier in a novelty match between former Shooting Stars Sports Club players and former players of the super Eagles, Governor Seyi Makinde opened the goal chart via a spot kick for Shooting Stars side while Austin Jay Jay Okocha equalised for the former super Eagles players to end the game one all.

Speaking at the programme, Governor Seyi Makinde stated that the remodeled Sports Complex would accommodate modern day sporting facilities.

Governor Makinde assured that the state government would continue to provide people friendly projects.

Hip hop artistes, Teni the entertainer, Qdot and Fuji musician, Taye Currency were on ground to entertain the teeming spectators at the ten thousand seater stadium. 

Dignitaries present at the ceremony included former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, two serving State Governors, politicians and notable sports administrators.

Olaolu Fawole/Iyabo Adebisi

Sport

Governor Seyi Makinde has unveiled the remodeled Lekan Salami sports complex, Adamasingba Ibadan.

The roll call at the stadium include, His Excellency, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, General David Jemibewon Rtd. Former Military Governor of Oyo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, (Edo State Governor), Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Former Governors of the State, Senator Raseedi Ladoja, Otunba Alao Akala, Former Head Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club and Nigerian Super Eagles, Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde among others.

Speaking at the event, Governor Seyi Makinde explained that the project would reduce unemployment by productively engaging the youths through sports.

Speakers at the unveiling ceremony including former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, ex military administrator, David Jemibewon and former Chief, Adegboye Onigbinde commended governor Makinde led government for the remodeling project.

In a novelty march between Nigeria ex -international player and former 3sc player, Governor Seyi Makinde scored the opening goal against the ex-Super Eagles players in the match held at Lekan Salami Sports Complex.

Governor Makinde was paired along with the ex-3SC FC Stars in a novelty match that was organised for the commissioning purpose of the remodeled Lekan Salami Sports Complex Adamasingba Ibadan.

Governor Makinde scored the first goal in the 5th minute of the game through a penalty kick.

The ex-Super eagle’s line had the likes of Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Victor Ikpeba, Taribo West, Victor Agali, Austin Eguafon, Tijani Babangida, Peter Rufai, Ike Sorunmu, Mutiu Adepoju, Dauda Lawal among others.

Makinde led the ex- 3SC line up with the likes of Kabiru Alausa, Yomi Adigun, Kola Ige, and others.

Governor Makinde’s goal was cancelled out by a penalty awarded to the ex-super eagles and Austin Jay Jay Okocha steped up to slot home in the 15th minutes of the match.

Adebisi Iyabo

Lifestyle

Sport lovers and residents around Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba are in high spirits to witness the official inauguration of the rehabilitated stadium. 

Our correspondent who was on assessment to the stadium report that the Gate 2 of the stadium had been stormed by fans of Shooting Stars Football Club due to restriction of movement around Gate 1. 

Apart from security operatives that were around the stadium premises, traditional dancers, media organizations, food vendors and traders specializing in sporting materials were set for the kickoff of the stadium. 

Radio Nigeria also observe that repairs were still on going at other section of the stadium while transmission equipment were being texted at the main stadium.

In an interview, an official of Amotekun Corps and the leader of a traditional dancers Alhaji Rahman Ayanrinola, said they were glad to celebrate the achievement of the State Governor.

As at time of filling this report there were no traffic around the stadium as earlier envisaged.

Rotimi Famakin 

Transportation

Members of the motoring public and general commuters traveling from or to Ibadan Metropolis through Adamasingba have been notified of the anticipated heavy traffic due to the official commissioning of the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium by Governor Seyi Makinde.

A statement by the chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, Mr. Akin Fagbemi says the commissioning is expected to witness an influx of dignitaries from all walks of life and thus is envisaged to cause slow flow of vehicular movement during the period of 10am-10pm of 1st September, 2021.

It notes all the concerned authorities are making frantic efforts to mitigate the effect of the exercise on traffic flow adding that men and officers of OYRTMA would be strategically positioned to ease the traffic.

The statement advises motorists, travelers and the general public to use alternative routes boycotting Adamasingba during the stipulated period.

OYRTMA therefore solicits maximum cooperation of the motoring public on this development.

Iyabo Adebsi

Sport

Governor Oyoof Oyo state has predicted that Team Oyo will win one hundred gold medals at the next national Sports Festival in Delta state.

Governor Makinde made this known in Ibadan at the closing ceremony of Oyo state Junior Golf Clinic.

The Governor expressed joy at the sixth position of Team Oyo at the just concluded sports festival in Edo State.

He said the contractor handling the swimming pool at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, had been directed to construct an Olympic standard pool, to enable Oyo state Swimmers to compete favourably at the next sports festival.

Governor Makinde assured that the state would continue to organise sports programmes to discover talents, adding that thirty percent slots would be given to less privileged children in subsequent editions.

Earlier, the state commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede had assured of more sports programmes to engage the teeming youths in the state.

The organizer of the Golf Clinic, who is also the Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Tobi Oyewumi said the Golf Clinic was held to broaden the horizon of young talents and discover new ones.

Winners in various categories at the one week programme went home with prizes.

Olaolu Fawole