Owo, Ondo State – July 24, 2025
The 2025 edition of the prestigious Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Sports Competition is set to climax in grand style, with a lineup of exciting football matches, presentations, and award ceremonies scheduled for next month.
In a public announcement released by the Owo Sports Organizing Committee, and endorsed by His Imperial Majesty, the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, alongside the official sponsor, Hon. Ajibola Adetula, the final programme of events has been unveiled for the eagerly awaited sports fiesta.
The closing events begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with the presentation of final game kits to the four qualified secondary schools at the Olowo’s Palace, starting at 2:00 pm.
The action shifts to the football pitch on Wednesday, September 17, with third-place playoff matches in both male and female categories:
The final matches will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic football field, promising thrilling encounters:
Female Final: Methodist High School, Okeogun, takes on St. Catherine Girls Grammar School, Okeogun at 1:00 pm.
Male Final: Imade College, Okeogun will slug it out with Methodist High School, Okeogun at 3:00 pm.
The curtain will fall on the tournament with the presentation of prizes and trophies to champions in all events — Football (Male & Female), Scrabble, and Table Tennis — immediately after the male final match.
The committee has extended a warm invitation to the general public, sports enthusiasts, school communities, and stakeholders to attend and support the students as they showcase their talents, discipline, and teamwork.
The Oba Ogunoye Sports Competition, which has grown into a flagship event in Owo Land, continues to foster unity, youth development, and the spirit of healthy competition among secondary school students in the region.
“Let’s come out in our numbers to cheer the future stars of Owo,” the committee stated.
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