26/07/2025
Atandamighty Foundation Unveils OSHOARO Memorial Football Competition Featuring Top Radio Stations in Oyo State
The Atandamighty Foundation has officially announced the kickoff of preparations for the first edition of the Oshoaro Memorial Football Competition tagged OSHOARO2025, set to begin on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the United Comprehensive College (UMCC), Molete, Ibadan.
This was revealed during a press conference held at the competition venue and monitored by www.freshvoicenewsmedia.com.ng on Friday.
Organized in honour of the late Pa Oshoaro, father of Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Lamidi Suleiman Abiola (Rtd) of the Nigerian Army, the football tournament will feature a Super Four League format, bringing together four of the top radio stations in Oyo State: Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, FRESH FM Ibadan, Lagelu FM 96.7, and Successfm Live.
In his welcome address, Captain Atanda Abiodun Sulaiman, President of the Atandamighty Foundation and co-organizer of the competition, stated that the event is aimed at celebrating media synergy, youth engagement, and sportsmanship while immortalizing the legacy of a passionate football supporter, Pa Oshoaro. He noted that this initiative is the first of its kind in Oyo State, drawing attention from both media and sports enthusiasts.
Captain Atanda added that the event has already started attracting interest from other radio stations who are eager to participate in future editions, stating, “We’re committed to making this maiden edition a memorable one.”
MWO Lamidi Suleiman Abiola (Rtd) described his father as a lifelong football lover and die-hard fan of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). He recounted an emotional memory of how Pa Oshoaro, even after being robbed of funds meant for car purchases in Lagos, still stayed back to watch a 3SC match before returning home—an illustration of his passion for the sport.
All matches will take place at the UMCC Football Field, Molete, Ibadan, with the grand finale holding on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
In his closing remarks, Asoju Odo Alawode Rahmon Akintunde, respected media professional and member of the Elite Broadcasters, appreciated the organizers and praised the commitment of Oyo State's leading radio stations for using sports as a unifying platform to promote social cohesion and youth involvement.
Representatives of the radio stations in attendance at the unveiling include: (Mayor) Ààrẹ Olabode Anisoloja HistoryHilarist – Agidigbo FM, John Udofia – Agidigbo FM, Oyekola Ayomide – Agidigbo FM, Emmanuel Sunday – Agidigbo FM, Abiola Oladiti – Agidigbo FM, Raymond Tolulope – Splash FM, Feranmi Adegboyega – Fresh FM, Gbolahan Olalere – Fresh FM, Adepoju Kamarudeen – Radio Nigeria, Issao Olalekan – Trend Nation.
The Oshoaro Memorial Football Competition promises to be a remarkable celebration of heritage, sportsmanship, and media collaboration, providing a dynamic platform for community development through football.
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