Former Osun State Football Association Presidential aspirant in the 2023 election, Alhaji Olafiranye Olayiwola has once again extended his philanthropic gesture towards the growth of Osun football after he dangled a sum of N100,000 naira to Hammola FC at the ongoing 11th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup.
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Olayiwola, a member of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Osun State chapter was a surprised guest during one of the Matchday 2 fixtures at the Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne on Sunday.
Speaking to the Media Channel of the Optima Energy Gold Cup after he made available the fund to the President of Ido-Osun-based Hammola FC.
“The gesture is my little way of supporting Hammola FC and by extension supporting youth development in Osun State via the sport we all have a passion for, football.
“I want to commend Odeyemi Muideen on the platform he has made available for his players, saw the zeal of Hammola players, as they gave their best in their game against Ijebu-United. Not minding the result, many of the players in the team have a bright future if they keep their focus,” Olayiwola said.
Despite vying for the Osun State football top job and stepping down on the day of the election, Olayiwola who has not stopped giving to the growth of the round leather game, has hinted at the reasons that spur him on.
“It has been my usual habit, regardless of me contesting and stepping down on the day of the Osun State FA election, it motivates me when see well meaningful individuals contributing to the success of football and youth empowerment.”
On where he hopes to see Osun Football in the next five or 10 years, “I share the same idealogy with the General Coordinator of the Optima Energy Gold Cup, Tunde Shamsudeen, and a few others who want the best future for the game and for our youths to thrive.
“Presently things are changing for the good, as we now have a partner that is providing branding expertise for Osun Football. This is the first of its time and we are hopeful that better things will come the way of the sport in the coming season.”
