By Oyeniyi Esan
Oyo State Commissioner of Sport, Hon. Seun Fakorede has appealed to all sectors, citizens and football fans across the state to support the historic match between Nigeria and Tanzania as regards the U-23 African Cup of Nations.
This was disclosed during a press briefing held at the Iyagunku Press Center, on Thursday, that grassroots development of the state government will accommodate everyone in a bid to support our team, I mean our Dream Team.
According to the Fakorede, “the last time Oyo State hosted an international match, and the accreditation of Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, by CAF, is as a result of the government’s conscious efforts to grow and develop sport under the administration of Engr. Seyi Makinde.
“We are confident that the match between Nigeria and Tanzania will lure sports lovers down to the historic town of Ibadan, and we are ready to utilize all opportunities inherent in the tourism potentialities of the event. We are very sure that lovers of sport, especially football, are to see the beautiful edifice of our enviable Lekan Salami stadium.
He also noted, “We need people to come out in mass to celebrate Dream Team, and the mass traffic will benefit all sectors across broad, from the hospitality sector to the transportation sector. We are keen to make this match a point of reference to the successful record of sport under this administration.”
“We need the media to help ignite people’s consciousness, and we aim to televise live on the state’s station, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS. We are sure of wide coverage because the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter under the leadership of Comrade Niyi Alebisosu, is tirelessly working toward the success of the event.
Other dignitaries at the Press Conference; FA chairman, Oba James Odeniran Alakiyele of Akiyele; Chairman of Sports Commission, Gbenga Adewusi Arole; General Manager of Oyo State Commission, Gboyega makinde; Director of Oyo State sports administration, Olubisi Adeleke; NUJ chairman, Comrade Demola Babalola.
