By Lubem Gena, Abuja
The 2024 version of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Tournament has entered the critical final stage as Ifelodun LG battles Ilesa West LG in the final stage.
News Headquarters gathered from the planning committee of the Representative Bamidele Salam sole sponsored tournament that, “out of the thirty one teams that started the journey, only Ifelodun LG and Ilesa West LG now stand a chance of winning the prestigious Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup”.
Rep. Salam represents the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly and doubles as Chairman of the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
“Ede South LG lost 7-6 via penalties to Ilesa West LG in the first semifinal, held at the Ataoja School of Science Pitch, after the game ended goalless at normal time. It was a game where both teams lost a lot of goal scoring chances.
“In the Second Semifinal of the competition, Ifelodun LG against all odds defeated Olorunda LG by two goals to nil, a game that had many “heart to mouth” moments.
“The final of the tournament between Ifelodun LG and Ilesa West LG will come up on Monday,, January 15th, which is a significant date, as it is the birthday of the late first executive Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke”, the committee added.
The competition is dedicated in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adeleke.
Adeleke Dynasty, Eyiowuawi FC and Egbedore LG are the past winners of the prestigious Memorial Football Championship.
