Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the 2027 Oyo Central Senatorial District candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has purchased 1,000 tickets for supporters of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) to watch their Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Kano Pillars free of charge. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
Ajadi made the gesture as part of his support for sports and youth development. He said the initiative was designed to encourage Shooting Stars players by ensuring that they have a large and enthusiastic crowd behind them during the important home fixture. Football remains an important tool for youth engagement, social development, and community unity.
According to Ajadi, supporters have a major role to play in motivating players to perform at their best. He expressed delight in providing 1,000 tickets for the people to watch Shooting Stars play Kano Pillars, saying this is not just about football but also about supporting young people, encouraging local talents, and bringing communities together through sports.
The free tickets are expected to benefit football enthusiasts and supporters drawn largely from the 11 local government areas that make up Oyo Central Senatorial District. These areas include Atiba, Afijio, Ogo-Oluwa, Ona-Ara, Egbeda, Oluyole, Akinyele, Lagelu, Oyo West, Oyo East, and Surulere, as well as supporters from other parts of Oyo State.
Ajadi said his gesture was also intended to promote peaceful participation in sporting activities and encourage more young people to develop an interest in football and other sporting disciplines. He urged the beneficiaries of the tickets to conduct themselves peacefully at the stadium and give maximum support to the Shooting Stars players throughout the encounter.
The initiative is coming as Shooting Stars prepare to welcome Kano Pillars to the Lekan Salami Stadium, where the home advantage and support of the fans could provide an important boost for the Ibadan-based side. Ajadi expressed optimism that the match would provide an opportunity for football lovers across Oyo State to come together and demonstrate their passion for the Shooting Stars.
The gesture marks an unusual intervention by a political candidate in supporting football fans directly by providing free access to a major league fixture. Ajadi stressed that his interest in sports goes beyond politics to include youth empowerment, community engagement, and the promotion of local sporting talent.
Key points
- Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo purchases 1,000 tickets for Shooting Stars fans.
- The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
- The initiative aims to promote peaceful participation in sporting activities and encourage more young people to develop an interest in football.
