Hon. Usman Team wins Ile Aanu 6-aside football competition in Ede
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –
Hon. Usman Team has emerged champion of the third edition of the Ile Aanu 6-aside Football Competition after defeating Sheebaby Team 2-1 on penalties in a thrilling final.
The final, played in the presence of a large crowd in Ede, Osun State, ended goalless after regulation time and extra time, forcing both teams to settle the contest through a penalty shootout.
Hon. Usman Team held their nerve during the decisive kicks to secure a 2-1 victory and claim the championship trophy, while Sheebaby Team finished as runners-up.
Earlier, Hon. Ibrahim Team secured third place after defeating Dr. Akinrinade Team 2-1 on penalties in the third-place match. The encounter had ended 1-1 after regulation time.
The final also produced individual recognition, with Bidemi, goalkeeper of Hon. Usman Team, named Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament for his impressive performance throughout the competition.
The event was attended by the sponsor and Chairman of Ile Aanu Community, Dr. Akinrinade Oluwafemi Elijah, alongside Hon. Raji Taoheed Sijuade Zobo, APC candidate for Ede South State Constituency, and the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Agriculture, Hon. Niran Atidade.
Other dignitaries included Mr. Femi Ogunajo, Director of Administration and General Services; Bldr. Abdulateef Buhari; Mr. Wole Akande, a lecturer at Federal Polytechnic, Ede; Pastor Akanji of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State; Mrs. Olanbiwonninu Iyabo; Mrs. Tiamiyu Muibat Mojisola; and representatives of Olohunsogo, Ifesowapo and Isokan communities.
Medals and individual awards were presented to outstanding players, while participants from the third-placed, runners-up and winning teams were also recognised. The competition was organised by Ile Aanu youths to promote unity, community participation and grassroots sports development.
