Oyo govt expresses willingness to stage Super Eagles’ matches

By Tosin Omojola –

The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has expressed his administration’s willingness to host Super Eagles’ matches at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde made this known while formally declaring open the 81st Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), held on Saturday in Ibadan.

While commending the leadership of the NFF for its strides in transparency and reforms, Governor Makinde praised the Federation for the progress made in reviving football across the country — particularly at the grassroots and domestic league levels.

“We are ready in Oyo State to host the Super Eagles. Let us assess the facilities at the Lekan Salami Stadium and see what needs to be improved. I give you my word — we will invest the needed resources,” Governor Makinde assured.

He further advocated for a single-term tenure for sports administrators in Nigeria, which he said would help promote accountability, stability, and better performance in sports governance.

In his welcome remarks, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau lauded Governor Makinde’s commitment to sports development and promised that a Super Eagles’ match would be staged in Oyo State before the end of the current administration in 2027.

“Your Excellency, we appreciate your contributions to football and sports. I assure you that before 2027, a Nigerian national team match will be hosted here in recognition of your consistent support,” Gusau stated.

He also praised the Oyo State Government for accepting to host the U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier second-leg match between Nigeria and Rwanda, which was played later in the afternoon at the Lekan Salami Stadium.