Owo Blow at 70: Oyo, Osun Governors to honor Nigerian football legend

Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye, a former Green Eagles and 11CC football legend, will be celebrated on his 70th birthday in a grand event featuring dignitaries such as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The milestone celebration will take place on November 22, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan.



In addition to the matches, a thanksgiving service will be held on November 24, 2024, at Bolads Events Centre in Ibadan, offering friends, family, and colleagues a chance to honour Owolabi’s remarkable contributions to Nigerian football.



Other notable attendees will include the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and members of the Nigerian football fraternity.



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Dr. Felix Owolabi’s 70th birthday celebration is more than a tribute to a football legend; it is a celebration of Nigerian football’s rich history. His contributions to the game have left an indelible mark, inspiring generations of players and fans alike.



The event will include a star studded novelty match between Ex-Internationals and Ibadan All Stars at 3 PM, followed by a match between Owolabi’s former club, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), and Osun United at 4 PM. Nigerian football icons like Segun Odegbami, Victor Ikpeba, Mutiu Adepoju, Kadiri Ikhana, and Augustine Eguavoen are expected to participate, highlighting the enduring legacy of Nigeria’s football legends.