Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Ifelodun LG Beat Ilesa West LG On Penalties To Become 2023/2024 Champions


Ifelodun LG were crowned Champions of the 2023/2024 edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup on Monday evening, after edging past Ilesa West LG 7-6 via penalties.


The final match played at the Osogbo City Stadium ended 1-1 in regulation time, with goals came from Fakunle Yomi of Ifelodun and Oke Adebiyi of Ilesa West respectively.



In the third place encounter, Olorunda LG defeated Ede South LG, by three goals to nil. Taiwo Afolabi scored a brace in the encounter, while Ede South Defender, Suraju Sodiq scored an own goal in the 5th minute.


The final event had in attendance, great dignitaries from across the State, led by the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who performed the official kick off ceremony, others are the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, RT. Hon Adewale Egbedun, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, Osun PDP Chairman, Chief Sunday Bisi and many other top Government functionaries in the State.


It was all joy for the sole sponsor, Hon. Bamidele Salam for hosting yet another successful competition in remembrance of the first executive governor of Osun State.


The House of Reps Member representing the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, stated that the late former Governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke lived an exemplary life and thus deserves to be celebrated. 


The Lawyer cum Politician in his speech thanked everyone that made the competition a success, including all the dignitaries and every member of his Constituency that were present. 


Also speaking during the event, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke thanked the Organiser of the annual Football Competition, Hon. Bamidele Salam, for deeming it fit to honour the memory of his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke. The Governor fondly called 'Imole' also promised to adopt proactive measures, to ensure the Osogbo City Stadium receive a well deserved facelift soon. 


The Competition which is dedicated in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke is solely sponsored by Rep Bamidele Salam, who represents the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly.

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