Oyo F.A. Distributes CAF Balls to Secondary Schools



In full compliance with the directive of the Confederation of African Football,  CAF, the Nigeria Football Federation through Oyo  State Football Association, has distributed balls under CAF African Schools Programmes to schools across the 3 Senatorial zones.


In its drive to catch them young at the grassroots, promoting students participation in school sports, the Chairman of Oyo Football Association, His Royal Higness, Oba James Odeniran and his board visited some secondary schools across the three Senatorial zones in the state as they distributed and presented them the CAF balls.


Speaking with the school Principals , members of staff, and the students across the 3 Senatorial zones, the erudite football administrator noted that the aim of the CAF is to discover hidden talents amongst students .


"The gesture was one of the programs initiated by Confederation of African Football (CAF) through the Nigeria Football Federation."

" The selected schools were recognized for their participation and performance in school competitions over the years and they include:
 Ilora Grammar School, Oyo, Bioku Grammar school, Lanlate, Nurudeen Grammar School 1, Ogbomoso and Iseyin Grammar School were among the beneficiaries."


In his goodwill message, the Oyo F.A. Boss, Odeniran said the initiatives were supported by CAF aimed at supporting school sports that will later produce more future stars in the years to come.

The retired CAF referee charged the students to be more focused, disciplined, and concentrated on their academics with sports. 

Reacting, all the School Principals and game prefects across the zone appreciated the gesture and lauded the state FA for bringing them closer to the global football space.

"We sincerely appreciate the CAF through Oyo State Football Association for recognizing us and giving us these super balls. This no doubt will bring us closer to the global football space and we will not take the NFF for granted".


Other members of the board in his entourage included:

Comrade Ayangbile Isaac Olawale (Vice Chairman, Oyo State Football Association)

Coach Kayode Ogunleye(John Kay)

Mr Michael Oladeni

Alaji Azeez Adeniyi

Taiwo Adesola(Oyo State Football Association)

Gbenga Adeseun

Dr Segun Adesope

Coach Alimi Yusuf.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 1st April, 2026, attention will be shifted to Ibadan Zone and the CAF balls will be distributed in the selected schools. 

Credit: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)

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