Stakeholders Laud Ekiti FA On Glamorous Cup Draws …As Competition Starts Monday

It was pure glamour and excitement as the draws for the 2019 Ekiti State FA cup was held Thursday morning at the Oluyemi Kayode stadium.

Out of the 13 teams that registered for this year’s competition which kicks off on Monday,15th April, three teams drew bye to the next round in recognition of their achievements in the previous editions of the competition; they are Ekiti state owned Ekiti United Fc, Fashmog Fc and JKF FC.

And the draws had stakeholders drooling over the razzmatazz and inch- perfect organisation of the event. Which was also attributed to the verve, panache and determination of the board to give life to football in the state.

Speaking at draws the Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Ministry of Youths and Sports development, Yemi Owoseeni praised the Ekiti state football association for putting up what he described as a decent draw for this year’s FA cup.

“We must comment the FA for upgrading on the draws for this years competition,” he remarked.

Also speaking at the well attended event, the obviously elated Acting Chairman of the Ekiti State Football Association, Otunba Ariyo Amos admonished the teams to the be disciplined and also display the spirit of sportsmanship in all their games and be good ambassador of Ekiti state on and off the pitch of play.

2019 Ekiti FA Cup

Draw for First Round.

15th April
Ikere United vs Don La Chicken FC
Time; 10am.

15th April
2pm
Golden FC vs Moyero FC

15th April
4pm
Creamers FC vs Ten Fingers FC

16th April
2pm
Phoenix FC vs Choice FC

16th April
4pm
Petenal FC vs Perfect Touch FC

Akeem Busari

All Set for Ekiti FA election…As Royal Father Plays Host

All is set for the Ekiti State Football Association election slated for January 24th, 2018, at the high brow Arede Royal Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.

According to a press release by the EKSFA electoral committee, the election which would usher in a new board would have His Royal Majesty Oba (Justice) John Ademola Ajakaiye, the Oyinsosaiye Uyin, as the chief host of the event.

The twin-event begins with a session that celebrates and recognises some distinguished sports personalities that have contributed to the growth and development of football in Ekiti state.

And some of the recipients include HRM, John Ademola Ajakaiye, as the EKSFA Royal Patron; Mr. O’seun Odewale, SA/DG,Bureau of Public Procurement, gets the EKSFA Patron; the first EKSFA chairman, Chief Ayo Agbebi, would be recognized as EKSFA leader; and Dr. Isaac Ayodele, a former chairman of EKSFA, would receive the award plaque as a leader of EKSFA.

The election proper comes up immediately after the award investiture.