After the overall excitements that greeted the opening ceremony of the year 2025 football competition, The much anticipated 2024/2025 edition of the Olota Cup commenced on Monday, November 24, 2025, with a colourful opening ceremony that underscored the Awori Kingdom’s enduring commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports development.
The
ceremony, held at the Bells University Stadium, Ota, Ogun State, drew a
distinguished gathering of traditional rulers, academic leaders,
security chiefs and sports enthusiasts from across the region.
His
Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Ph.D., the Olota of
the Ancient and Paramount Otta Awori Kingdom, officially declared the
tournament open. In his welcome address, Kabiyesi commended the
organising committee, led by Mr. Olaniyi Akinbode, CEO and Publisher of
Travellers Network Magazine for their dedication to promoting sports
through the twin sports competititions of Olota Cup and Olota Marathon.
Kabiyesi charged
participating schools to embrace the tournament not merely as a
competition, but as a platform to foster unity, discover talent and
inspire future careers in football. He stressed the need for discipline,
professionalism and excellence, describing them as essential virtues
for young athletes.
Prominent personalities at the opening
ceremony include, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, Vice Chancellor, Bells
University, ACP Olusola Oladele, Ota Area Commander, Mr. Taiwo,
representing Oba (Barr.) Samuel Ojugbele, Onilogbo of Ilogbo Asowo, Oba
Clement Akinyemi, Ajana of Ijana Ota, Aare Surv. Segun Osifeso (FNIS),
Aare Atunluse of Aworiland, Mr. Lamidi Tafa, Registrar, Bells
University, Prince Jamiu Komolafe, Baale of Ipamesan Oke-Ota
The
opening Match Results: Female Category: Scholars School 0 – 2 Khafifat
School, Male Category: Scholars School 0 – 2 Bells School
Special
appreciation was extended to His Majesty, the Olota for his visionary
leadership and sustained support for sports as a strategic tool for
community development, youth engagement and talent discovery.
With
this successful kickoff, the Olota Cup continues to strengthen its
reputation as a unifying symbol and a beacon of opportunity for young
people across Aworiland.
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