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Excitement Builds for the Fagade Unity Cup Final in Ibadan
This Saturday at 3pm, the Olubadan Stadium’s main bowl in Iyaganku, Ibadan, will host the thrilling conclusion of the statewide football tournament sponsored by Dr. Abisoye Fagade, the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Abuja (NIHOTOUR).
About the Tournament and Its Origins
Launched in October, the inaugural edition of this annual football festival is organized by the Oyo-Si-Maa-Dun Foundation, an initiative founded by Dr. Fagade, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and the esteemed Aare Asojuoba of Ibadanland. The competition has brought together talented soccer teams from various local government areas across Oyo State, fostering community spirit and sporting excellence.
Teams Set for the Final Showdown
According to a press release from Dr. Fagade’s media team, the third-place playoff will see the teams representing Ona-Ara and Surulere local government areas face off. Meanwhile, the championship match will feature the finalists from Ibadan South West and Irepo local government councils. The event’s chairman is Chief Bayo Oyero, the Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland and former National President of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Philanthropy Through Sports: The OSMD Foundation’s Impact
This multi-million Naira football initiative is part of a broader series of social welfare projects championed by Dr. Fagade via the OSMD Foundation. Beyond sports, the foundation is renowned for its extensive community support programs, including food distribution drives, medical outreach campaigns, scholarship awards, and empowerment schemes aimed at uplifting disadvantaged populations throughout southwestern Nigeria.
Community Invitation and Event Highlights
The historic Olubadan Stadium will open its gates to sports lovers and the general public, promising an afternoon filled with exhilarating football action. Attendees, including players, officials, and fans, will have the chance to win various prizes and gifts. The organizers warmly invite all APC supporters and residents of Oyo State to join this vibrant celebration of sport and unity, which is poised to become a cherished annual tradition.
