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WHY I CHOSE TO HONOUR 3SC LEGENDS - OBIDEYI Founder and Chairman of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, Mr. Temitope Ademola Obideyi, has explained the motivation behind his initiative to honour legendary players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), saying their immense contributions to the club and Nigerian football deserve lasting recognition. Speaking in an exclusive interview with OyoSportsNews, Obideyi said the initiative was born out of a deep conviction that the sacrifices and achievements of the club's former stars should never be forgotten. According to him, the legends of the Oluyole Warriors brought pride, excitement, and unforgettable memories to countless supporters, particularly during the club's glorious years in the 1970s and 1980s when Shooting Stars established itself as a dominant force in Nigerian and African football. He noted that many of the club's retired players dedicated the best years of their lives to building the enviable legacy t...

3SC APPROVES PILLAR OF SPORTS FOUNDATION INITIATIVE TO HONOUR CLUB LEGENDS ON MATCH DAYS In a landmark move to preserve the rich heritage of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), the club's management has approved a proposal by the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation to institute a special recognition programme celebrating the club's legendary former players during selected Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) home matches. The initiative, championed by the Founder and Chairman of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, Mr. Temitope Ademola Obideyi, is designed to honour retired 3SC stars who proudly represented the Oluyole Warriors between 1980 and 1990, making invaluable contributions to the club's success while bringing joy and unforgettable memories to generations of supporters. Obideyi described the programme as a heartfelt effort to celebrate the heroes who laid the foundation for the club's illustrious history. According to him, football legend...

 FEDERATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING, URGES MEMBERS TO OBTAIN PVCs At the monthly meeting of the Federation of Boys and Girls Club, Comrade Adeyemo Ayodeji urged all members to actively participate in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). He emphasized that every eligible citizen has a civic responsibility to vote and encouraged members to ensure they register and collect their PVCs so they can elect credible and capable leaders in the forthcoming elections. According to him, the future of the nation depends on the active participation of responsible citizens. In his remarks, the President of the Federation of Boys and Girls Club, Comrade Oyeleke Oyebode, welcomed and appreciated Comrade Adeyemo Ayodeji for attending the monthly meeting and for his words of encouragement to the members. The President also commended members for their unwavering commitment, loyalty, and continued support for the activities and growth of the club. ...

COACH ADEYEMO AYODEJI LAUDS PILLAR OF SPORTS FOUNDATION FOR GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT, ENDORSES ONE-DAY SEMINAR FOR OYO COACHES The Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Oyo State Chapter, Coach Adeyemo Ayodeji, has commended the Pillar of Sports Foundation for its unwavering commitment to the development of grassroots football through the organization of a one-day capacity-building seminar for football clubs and academies affiliated with the Oyo State Football Association. The seminar, organized by the Pillar of Sports Foundation in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) and supported by the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Oyo State Chapter, is themed "Building Champions, Transforming Lives, Inspiring Generations." The programme is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 8th August, by 11:00 a.m., at the Academy Suite, Moremi Hall, Oke Ado, Ibadan. Speaking ahead of the event, Coach Adeyemo described the initiative as a...

PRESS RELEASE OYO STATE SPORTS COUNCIL AUPCTRE BRANCH INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services nEmployees (AUPCTRE), Oyo State Sports Council Branch, has officially inaugurated its newly elected executive committee, with members charged to uphold the principles of integrity, unity, discipline, and selfless service in the discharge of their responsibilities. The inauguration ceremony, held at the New Indoor Sports Hall of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, marked the successful transition from the immediate past administration led by Comrade Aderibigbe Idiat, whose tenure came to an end after years of dedicated service to the union and its members. The event attracted the leadership of the union, management of the Oyo State Sports Council, staff members, and other invited guests. Present at the ceremony was the Oyo State Chairman of AUCPTRE, Comrade Yusuf Abiodun, while the...

 2026 Southwest 4x4 Handball Championship: Organisers Ready to Host Memorable Competition in Ibadan The Southwest Zonal Representative of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Hon. Gbenga Adewusi 'Arole', has assured participating states, athletes and officials that all necessary preparations have been put in place for a successful and memorable 2026 Southwest 4x4 Handball Championship scheduled to hold from Monday, August 3 to Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Handball Court, Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking ahead of the championship, Adewusi disclosed that the organizing committee has been working tirelessly to ensure a seamless competition. According to him, logistics, technical arrangements, officiating, security, medical support, accommodation coordination and media coverage have all been carefully planned to meet acceptable standards. He noted that the tournament will not only showcase the best of handball talents from across the Southwest but also ...

 ISSUP OYO STATE INTERVIEW IN COMMEMORATION OF JUNE 26TH 1. Can you briefly tell us about your professional background and how you became involved with the ISSUP OYO STATE BRANCH? "I am an Associate Professor of Counselling and Health Psychology at the University of Ibadan, where I have spent well over a decade lecturing, researching, and practising behavioural interventions. My academic focus centres on youth mental health, health promotion, and behaviour modification. Because drug demand reduction requires rigorously structured, evidence-based interventions, becoming involved with the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) was a natural extension of my career. I stepped into the role of State Coordinator for the Oyo State Branch to bridge the gap between academic research and community-level substance use prevention." 2. To you, what three words best describe ISSUP? "Evidence-based, Impactful, and Collaborative." 3. What do you enjoy most abo...