Ogunjobi Cup final holds today

All roads, today, lead to the Methodist High School, Ilesa, for the final of the maiden edition of Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi Cup.

The final match will be between two giant grass-roots clubsides in Ijesaland —Femo Dino FC and Ijesa Golden Warriors.

To get to the final, Ijesa Golden Warriors defeated Lekan Salami Eagle 5-3 on penalties after the full time had ended in a barren draw, while Femo Dino whitewashed Mighty Jets.

Ogunjobi, who hails from Itakogun area of Ilesa, according to the tournament coordinator, Oyebayo Rawlins, decided to give back to the youths of his hometown what he was privileged to few years ago and also promised to make the competition more elaborate next year.

The former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation is expected to lead Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, Edith Agoye, Akin Adio, Otunba Rasaq Mustapha, Prime and Osun FA board members to his hometown for the final match.

Sporting Tribune

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