As part of the events marking the 52nd birthday celebration of the Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, a novelty football match was held between the Ona Ara Stakeholders and the Youth Stakeholders. The high-spirited encounter ended 3-1 in favor of the Stakeholders’ team, tagged GLORIOUS and Friends.
The highlight of the match was the brilliant performance of Dr. Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (popularly known as OTOPE), who netted two sensational goals to put the Stakeholders in the lead. The celebrant himself, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, capped the victory with a third goal, sealing a memorable win. The Youth Stakeholders managed to pull one back, ending the match 3-1.
In a statement issued on behalf of the planning committee, Mr. Rahmon Alawode, the novelty match served as a symbolic gesture of unity, collaboration, and sportsmanship within the Ona Ara political and youth community. The event came shortly after the grand finale of the GLORIOUS Unity Cup, where Ilaji Football Academy triumphed over FEMBEM Football Academy with a resounding 3-0 victory.
The double-header sporting events underscore Dr. GLORIOUS’s continued commitment to youth engagement, community bonding, and promoting sports development at the grassroots level.
As the Local Government prepares to celebrate Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS’s 52nd birthday tomorrow, the victories both on and off the pitch reflect the strength of leadership and the spirit of progress in Ona Ara.
Dignitaries at the event are: Acting HLGA of Ona Ara Local Government, Sanitarian Rashidat Popoola, Hon. Gbenga Adewusi Arole, Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi, Ward Councillors, Supervisory Councillor adm Special Assistants.
