The fourth edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship kicked off in grand style at the Osogbo City Stadium, as Orolu LG defeated Osogbo LG by 1-0.
The Memorial Football Championship is dedicated in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke and solely powered by Rep. Bamidele Salam, who represents the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly.
The ceremonial kick-off was performed by Rep. Bamidele Salam in the company of some political leaders in the state.
In his opening speech, the initiator of the yearly competition tasked the participating teams to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship, noting that the Competition has over the years opened doors for talented footballers across the state.
In his opening speech, the initiator of the yearly Memorial Football Championship, Rep. Bamidele Salam, who was represented by his Senior Legislative Aid (SLA) Barrister Akintayo Jimoh tasked the participating teams to imbibe the spirit of Sportsmanship all through the competition and thanked his Boss, Bamidele Salam for the initiative, which is primarily to honour the late Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (Serubawon) and also give the youths a golden opportunity to harness and discover their talents through Football.
The Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Competition was initiated by Honourable Bamidele Salam in the year 2020, to immortalize the selfless, philanthropic service of the first civilian Governor of Osun State, who was a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an astute Politician when he was alive.
The third edition of the Competition has been expanded to involve selected Football Clubs from the 30 Local Governments in Osun State and the Ife East Area Office.
Adeleke Dynasty FC, Eyiowuawi FC and Egbedore FC are the past winners of the prestigious Memorial Football Championship