In full compliance with the directive of the Confederation of Football, CAF, the Nigeria Football Federation through Oyo State Football Association, has distributed balls under CAF African Schools Programmes to schools across the three Senatorial zones in the state .
The gesture was part of the association’s catch them young drive aimed at promoting students participation in school sports.
The balls were delivered to the beneficiary schools by the Chairman of Oyo Football Association, His Royal Highness, Oba James Odeniran alongside members of the association.
Addressing the school Principals , members of staff, and the students of the beneficiary schools, the erudite football administrator, Oba James Odeniran , noted that the aim of the CAF is to discover hidden talents among the students .
“The gesture was one of the programs initiated by Confederation of African Football (CAF) through the Nigeria Football Federation.”
” The selected schools were recognized for their participation and performance in school competitions over the years and they include:
Ilora Grammar School, Oyo, Bioku Grammar school, Lanlate, Nurudeen Grammar School 1, Ogbomoso and Iseyin Grammar School were among the beneficiaries.”
Oba Odeniran explained that the initiatives were supported by CAF aimed at supporting school sports that will later produce more future stars in the years to come.
The retired CAF referee charged the students to be more focused, disciplined, and strike a balance between their academics and sports.
In separate remarks,the School Principals of the beneficiary schools and game prefects, appreciated the gesture and lauded the Oyo state FA for bringing them closer to the global football space.
“We sincerely appreciate the CAF through Oyo State Football Association for recognizing us and giving us these super balls. This no doubt will bring us closer to the global football space, and we will not take the gesture for granted”.
The distribution continues Tomorrow, Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 in Ibadan Zone.
On the entourage of the FA boss were ; Comrade Ayangbile Isaac Olawale (Vice Chairman, Oyo FA) ,Coach Kayode Ogunleye, Mr Michael Oladeni, Alhaji Azeez Adeniyi,Taiwo Adesola(Oyo State Football Association), Gbenga Adeseun, Dr Segun Adesope, Coach Alimi Yusuf among others.
