…as Hon. Deji Ola, Hon. Fitted, Adekola, Gbedeogun, Amoo, Biggi, and others grace the Stamina Cup
By Egalitarian Voice Newsroom
The second edition of the widely celebrated Ife Ona-Ara U-13 Stamina Cup held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Elekuro High School Football Pitch, brought excitement, unity, and inspiration to the Ona-Ara community as young football talents showcased their passion and skills.
After an intense competition, G-Ranking Football Club emerged as champions, while DFW FC finished as the runner-up, marking a successful outing for both teams.
The tournament is the brainchild of Arc. Dr. Akande Ifeoluwa, popularly known as “Ife Ona-Ara”, a staunch advocate for youth empowerment and community development. His passion for using sports as a vehicle to inspire and uplift local youths has continued to gain recognition.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Akande Ifeoluwa appreciated all dignitaries, supporters, coaches, and young athletes for their love, support, and contributions to the success of the event. “This tournament is not just about football—it’s about building future leaders, promoting unity, and giving our youths the platform to shine,” he said.
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The event was attended by a host of respected personalities, including:
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Hon. Deji Ola, Senior Special Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Political Matters
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Hon. Idris Gbedeogun, Personal Assistant to Hon. Dr. Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE)
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Hon. Adekola Adeniran, Ona-Ara Local Government Supervisory Councillor for Works
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Hon. Adekunle Fitted, Former Councillor in Ona-Ara Local Government
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Ade Biggy APC steward and political influencer
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Egalitarian Segun Akinlabi, MD of Egalitarian Voice & Services Ltd and social impact advocate
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Samuel Adeniji, Former Assistant to the Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly
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Hon Amoo Ridwan
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Aare Olalekan Alao, Special Assistant to the Ona-Ara LG Chairman
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Hon. Idris Olapade, Supervisory Councillor for Environment, Ona-Ara
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CEO of EMS Studio, among others.
The tournament was closely monitored by Egalitarian Voice, whose coverage captured the excitement, talent, and community spirit on display.
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