Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke was in attendance as the Nigeria Women’s Football League resumed on Wednesday, 22nd of March 2023.
At the Osogbo Township Stadium, the People’s governor witnessed Osun Babes’ 2-1 defeat to Rivers United.
Okwuchukwu Chiamaka (3′) and Ikekhua Oghenebrume (45′) gave Rivers United a 2-goal lead going into the break before Olamide Bolaji halved the deficit for the host from the spot in the 56th minute.
Meanwhile, as part of his administration’s promises to further develop Sports in the states, Governor Ademola Adeleke presented two newly-bought buses to the two state-owned football clubs, Osun United and Osun Babes.
“I am a footballer,” Governor Adeleke told the crowd, adding that, “I played for my school, Ede Muslim Grammar School; I played number 7. Segun Odegbami was my role model then,” the Governor told the jubilant sportsmen and women.
The governor who has remained passionate about sports further reinstate his commitment to developing Sport in State.
“Our administration will make you happy so that you can keep moving forward. Sport is a big part of our plans. Our sports agenda will soon be fully unfolded.”
“Sports will make Osun more popular. By the time the many incentives of our government materialize, you will be happy to play. Sports will become a major strength of our state,” he concluded.
