Mutiu Adepoju (right), President of Ambassadors FC, Ibadan and member of Oyo State FA, presenting award to Mogaji Ibrahim Sheriffdeen Akano Adetunji
The Oyo State Football Association has recognized the Olukusa U-16 Football Tournament as the best-organized grassroots soccer competition in the state in 2025.
The tournament, sponsored by Chief Ibrahim Sheriffdeen Akano Adetunji, Mogaji of the Olukusa Dynasty of Ibadan, and organized by Grassroots Football Talents Developers Association of Nigeria (GRAFTADEAN), exceeded expectations and met global standards.
Held from November 8 to December 14, 2025, at Olubadan Stadium, the tournament featured 17 teams, with De Pride FC emerging winners.
The event also saw individual award winners, including the most valuable player, best goalkeeper, and best coach, receiving customized shields and cash prizes.
Chief Mutiu Adepoju (MON), Ibadan Soccer Ambassador FC President, presented the ‘Distinguished Personality Sports Award’ to Chief Adetunji, recognizing his outstanding dedication to sports development. Adetunji expressed gratitude and dedicated the award to the organizing committee, reaffirming his commitment to supporting sports growth.
