NNL: Biodun Oyebanji unveils Ekiti United’s new jerseys ahead of NNL season

By Wale Mustapha

The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on Tuesday unveiled the new jerseys of Ekiti United Football Club as the team intensifies preparations for the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

The unveiling ceremony, which took place at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, was conducted on behalf of the Governor by the Technical Advisor on Sports Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Olusola Osetoba.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Osetoba reiterated the state government’s commitment to the development of sports and emphasized the ongoing support for Ekiti United, urging the players to repay the trust placed in them by the government through hard work and dedication on the field.

“I encourage the players to repay the confidence the government has shown by performing well this season,” she said.

The ceremony was attended by key government officials, football stakeholders, members of the Ekiti United Supporters Club, and representatives from the Professional Footballers Association.

Special Assistants on Sports, Hon. Tunde Adesanya and Hon. Kola Owoseni, were also present at the event.

Head Coach Idris Bolarinwa described the unveiling as a symbol of the club’s renewed commitment and a fresh start for the team. He assured fans that the players were determined to deliver a successful season.

“We are excited about the new jersey. It represents a new chapter for the club, and we promise to make our fans proud through hard work and positive results,” Bolarinwa stated.

Team Captain Seyi Akinyemi also expressed gratitude to the state government for its continued support. He assured that the players would give their all in every match.

“The new kit looks great. We will wear it with pride and fight for victory in every game on behalf of the Governor and the good people of Ekiti State,” Akinyemi said.

The ceremony, which was met with enthusiasm from supporters and officials alike, has set an optimistic tone for the season ahead. Ekiti United will kick off their NNL campaign with a fixture against Stormers FC.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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