26/08/2024
Losunla FC Wins the Inaugural Edition of BOD Ward 9 Unity Cup in an exciting cracker with Sokoti FC.
Losunla FC have clinched the BOD Ward 9 Unity Cup after a tense penalty shootout victory over Sokoti FC.
The final, held at Ogo Olorun Primary School Field in Losunla, ended in a 1-1 draw. Sokoti took an early lead, but Losunla fought back to even the score just before the end of the second half.
Losunla clinched victory in the shootouts. It was a highly entertaining match, with spectators kept on their toes throughout the encounter.
After the presentation of the awards to exceptional players, cash prizes, and the trophy, there were huge celebrations in and around Losunla Street, as it turned into a carnival-like atmosphere due to the excitement of the people in the ward. They noted that the competition was the first of its kind in the history of the area, and it has really brought unity among the youths as they all worked together for success.
The 8 participating teams thanked Bolaji Omotayo Daramola (BOD) for the gesture and enjoined him to extend this gesture to other parts of Ondo Kingdom.
The organizer, while giving his speech through his elder brother, Mr. Toyin Daramola, charged the youths to be steadfast and to keep being united in their pursuit of greatness. He also added that political parties should not be a tool to divide the youths, emphasizing that "all of us are brothers and we must stay united at all times, irrespective of political affiliations".
The event had in attendance notable figures in Ondo Kingdom, as the Member of House of Representatives, Hon. Biola Makinde, was represented by Hon. Moyinolorun Ogunwunmiju, ODHA Member Representing Ondo West Constituency 1, Otunba Ade Adeniyi, former ODHA Member, Hon. Maxwell Adelosoye, Transition Vice Chairman Ondo South West LCDA, Hon. Azeez Ademoloye (AZ), Hon. Babatunde Fakiyesi, Transition Secretary Ondo West Local Government, Hon. Chief Patrick Ogunmoyero, Hon. Rotimi Akinnola, Comrade Kayode Folajogun (Ondo Ekimogun Youth Congress President).