Breaking news: Oba Odeniran emerges Oyo State FA Chairman

The incumbent Chairman of Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA), Chief Jame Odeniran, on Thursday retained his seat as the Chairman Oyo State Football Association.

The election was held at the Ladalob Royal Suites, Bodija, Ibadan.

Odeniran produced 11 votes to returned as the chairman of OYSFA while Issac Kolawole re-elect as vice-chairman.

The election had 11 delegates comprises of Ibadan Zonal Football Association, Oyo Zonal Football Association, Ogbomoso Zonal Football Association, Saki Zonal Football Association, Eruwa Zonal Football Association, Oyo State Football Referees Council, Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Oyo State chapter, Nigeria National League, Nationwide League 1, Women League and Players Union.

Odeniran in his acceptance speech, pledged that his administration would not relent until their efforts on football development in the state attained the desired results.

He promised to give his best to develop football at the grassroots level by identifying and grooming more talents.

“Today, we thank God that three of our talents that we can boast of are at the national level and we hope to identify more.

” On female football, we are going to partner the state sports council to ensure its development,’’ he said.

He thanked all stakeholders and the delegates for the confidence reposed in him, promising not to let them down.

Majekodunmi, in his remarks, cautioned members to desist from any action that could cause division in the association.

“We are one in the football family and loyalty here is 100 percent. Our members should avoid all actions that can cause division in the interest of the association,’’ he said.

Mr Leye Adepoju, a former Chairman of the association in the state, called on members to collectively support the new administration to succeed.

The event was attended by Mr Adeniyi Raheem, who represented the State Ministry of Sports, Mr Gboyega Makinde, General Manager, Oyo State Sports Council, Mr Ade Shomefun and Oyo State Chairman of SWAN, Mr Niyi Alebiosu.

Others are Nigeria National League, Nationwide League 1, Women League and Players Union.