The Oyun Local Government Football Council has held its inaugural meeting at the Local Government Secretariat, where it confirmed the participation of the council in the forthcoming AIEDU Inter-LGA Peace and Unity Football Tournament (AIPUFT 2.0).
In a communique issued at the end of the meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Council announced that Oyun Local Government Area would participate in the tournament scheduled to take place in Share/Tsaragi from November 26, 2026, to January 11, 2027.
As part of its resolutions, the Council approved the appointment of Nusirat Bisola Popoola-Yekeen of Kwara TV as its Media Officer, a move expected to strengthen the Council’s publicity, media engagement and communication activities.
The Council expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Chairman of Oyun Local Government, Hon. (Chief) Akanbi Kamar Olanrewaju, for his continued support and commitment to the development of grassroots football in the area.
Members of the Council also inspected the ongoing construction of Ilemona Stadium, commending the Elemona of Ilemona, HRH Col. Oba Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, Fiwagbade Ilufemiloye Oyekanmi II, for the laudable initiative, which they described as a significant contribution to sports development and youth empowerment.
In another resolution, the Council congratulated the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, on their outstanding victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Council particularly celebrated the team’s Assistant Captain, Yusuf Rodiat Kanyinsola, an indigene of Ojoku in Oyun Local Government Area, for her impressive contribution to the national team’s success, describing her achievement as a source of pride and inspiration to the people of Oyun.
The Council equally acknowledged the Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation for its donation of a set of football jerseys to the Oyun Local Government football team, noting that the gesture would boost the morale of players and further encourage grassroots football development.
Similarly, the Council commended the Chief Executive Officer of Binwulat-ML Aweda Oil and Gas for extending financial support to two players from Oyun LGA who were selected during the Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation International Football Scouting Programme held in Ilorin.
The Council described the gesture as a demonstration of commitment to identifying, nurturing and supporting emerging football talents, particularly at the grassroots level.
The meeting was attended by the Council’s Chairman, Prince Ademola Kiyesola; Vice Chairman, Prince Taiwo Ibrahim; and other members, including Mr. John Adepoju, Tunde Bakare, Hon. Oyelere Aliyu, Coach Idowu Elegbede and Femi Kolawole.
