In a historic and symbolic move for grassroots sports and regional unity, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has officially endorsed the Oduduwa Football Tournament under the leadership of Prince Kolawole Oripinye, CEO of Silversport Nigeria Limited and Oduduwa Sport Limited.
On February 20, 2026, the management of the Oduduwa Football Tournament formally presented the Certificate of Endorsement to Chief Sunday Adeyemo, marking a new chapter in the advancement of youth empowerment and sports development across the Yoruba region.
The Oduduwa Football Tournament is a regional grassroots football competition established to unite the Southwest, discover emerging talents, and create opportunities for young athletes to rise from local communities to national and international recognition. The initiative represents more than just football — it symbolizes unity, cultural pride, and the strengthening of Yoruba identity through structured youth engagement.
Speaking during the endorsement, Chief Sunday Adeyemo reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and community advancement.
He pledged to use his influence and leadership capacity to ensure the tournament grows beyond a regional event into a powerful movement that will positively impact thousands of young people.
He emphasized that sports remain one of the strongest tools for social transformation, peacebuilding, and economic opportunity.
He therefore called on corporate organizations, political leaders, traditional institutions, and well-meaning individuals across the Southwest and Nigeria at large to support and partner with the Oduduwa Football Tournament.
According to him, “When we empower our youth through sports and structured opportunities, we are securing the future of our people.”
The endorsement by Chief Sunday Adeyemo further solidifies the Oduduwa Football Tournament as a strategic platform for youth mobilization, regional development, and long-term investment in grassroots football.
With strong leadership, growing political goodwill, and increasing public interest, the Oduduwa Football Tournament is poised to become one of the most influential grassroots sporting initiatives in the Southwest.
