Azeez Omoluabi, Chairman of the Local Organizing
Committee (LOC) for the Offa Preseason Football Tournament, expressed his
heartfelt gratitude to several organizations and individuals for their
invaluable support in making the tournament a resounding success.
He thanked MOK Foundation, MM Oil & Gas, Avalon
Hotels, Awrab Suit Hotel, Hengee Hotels Resorts, and others for their
commendable efforts and contributions. Omoluabi also appreciated the Kwara
State Government, the Executive Chairman of Offa Local Government, Omituntu,
the Executive Chairman of the Sports Commission, Coach Bola Magaji, the Kwara
State FA Chairman, Mallam Idiris Abdullhi Turaya, the participating teams, LOC
members, numerous sponsors, and the well-disciplined spectators.
The tournament, which was the first of its kind, took
place from November 24-29, 2024, at the Offa Township Stadium. It was a huge
success, with many dignitaries in attendance. ABS Ilorin FC emerged as
champions, defeating Offa FC 2-0 in the final and receiving ?500,000. Offa FC
received ?300,000 for second place, while Abraysports received ?200,000 for
third place after defeating Laycon FC.
The LOC Chairman promised that the tournament will be
an annual event, with the next edition being more elaborate and carefully
organized with major sponsors and partnerships. Mr. Azeez Omoluabi commended
the State Government for providing an enabling environment for sports growth
and football development. He appealed to the State Government to speed up the
reconstruction of the already approved Offa Township Stadium, which will
encourage parents to allow their children to do sports and also play football in
befitting and standard environment, it will also stand as an alternative
stadium to relieve the Ilorin Stadium of it's workload
Finally, Omoluabi thanked everyone who attended the
opening and closing ceremonies, wishing them a safe journey and God's
blessings.
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