Osun FA seeks deputy governor’s help to prevent football team relegation
Sola Fanawopo, Chairman of the Osun State Football Association, has appealed for urgent intervention to save the state’s two football teams from relegation. Both Osun United and Osun Babes are struggling in their respective leagues and risk dropping to lower divisions. Fanawopo stressed the need for Kola Adewusi, the Deputy Governor and State Commissioner for Sports, to get directly involved. He highlighted that poor welfare and lack of support have contributed to the teams’ current predicament.
Match highlights
- Osun United is currently seventh in Group B of the Nationwide League and faces relegation unless results improve.
- Osun Babes is also at risk of relegation from the Women’s Premier League due to a series of poor performances.
- Sources within Osun United say the team must win its next three games to avoid dropping out of the league.
- Sola Fanawopo urged Kola Adewusi to visit the teams, inspect facilities, and attend matches to understand the severity of the situation.
- The FA chairman called for immediate action to improve player welfare and operational standards to safeguard the teams’ future.
