Photos: Ooni Of Ife, Alaafin Of Oyo, Kwam 1, Akin Alabi, Other Dignitaries Kick-Off Peller Unity Cup Grand Finale
Massive turn out
has been recorded at the Grand Finale of the just concluded Peller Unity Cup
2017 as it witnessed the presence of the paramount rulers of the Yoruba Race-
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III; and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
After intense
rounds of matches, all road led to the NYSC permanent Orientation camp, Iseyin,
Oyo State for the 3rd place match between Irepo United and Saki West Rovers;
and the derby final match between Iseyin City and Iseyin United.
Oba Lamidi
Adeyemi and Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi took the Kick-Off at the final match in
company of other Royal Fathers such as: Aseyin of Iseyin- Oba (Dr.) Abdulganiyu Salau, and Ona Onibode of
Igboho- Oba AbdulRasheed Jaiyeola; dignitaries from the Oyo State Ministry of
Youth and Sports; as well as representatives from the Oyo State Football
Association.
The tournament
which was part of the events lined up to celebrate the 20th year
memorial of the Late Professor Peller according to his son Shina Peller, was
designed to empower youths and promote Unity in the Oke-Ogun district of Oyo
State in partnership with Oyo State Ministry of Youths and Sports and Oyo state
Football Association.
“As much as this
tournament is in the memory of my late father, Professor Moshood Abiola Peller,
it is noteworthy to know that it was also created to improve the development of
grass root football not just in Oke-Ogun but also Oyo state in general. The
tournament is nothing political.” Chief Shina Peller added.
With the
attendance of the likes of Davido, and Sound Sultan at the opening ceremony of
the tournament in July, attendees trooped out en mass to watch the performances
of King of Fuji music, Kwam 1, 9ice, Small Doctor, CDQ, Eniola Badmus, Taye
Currency, Skiibi, Terry Apala, Baseone, Juniorboy Que Peller, who were present
at the Grand Finale amongst several other thrilling performances.
The matches were
nothing short of high intensity as the third place match was decided by
Penalties in which Saki West Rovers defeated Irepo United. The Final match was
however won by Iseyin United who defeated Iseyin City to lift the trophy.
The highest goal
scorer and most valuable player of the tournament are RIDWAN AYAKA (Saki West
Rovers) and AZEEZ ADEFABI (Iseyin United) respectively.
Chief Shina
Peller, Chairman, Aquila Group of Companies and the chief sponsor of the Peller
Unity Cup in his closing remarks thanked all dignitaries present, other
corporate sponsor, media partners, and promised to continue to support
development in Oke-Ogun and the whole Oyo state.
Exclusive Pictures Bellow:
Photos: Ooni Of Ife, Alaafin Of Oyo, Kwam 1, Akin Alabi, Other Dignitaries Kick-Off Peller Unity Cup Grand Finale
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