Pinnick Seeks Facelift For Osogbo Stadium

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has said the Osogbo Township Stadium as well as its pitch need to be given a facelift.

Pinnick said this in Osogbo on Thursday while inspecting the late Taiwo Ogunjobi Football House built under his leadership as well as the stadium.

He described Ogunjobi who played for Shooting Stars FC and the national team as a great football icon.

Pinnick, who is FIFA Executive Council member, however said he would “discuss with the state government and Osun Football Association on the need to ensure that Osogbo Township Stadium as well as the pitch are given a facelift.”

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, was part of his entourage who were received by the Osun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Yemi Lawal, Director of Sports, Mr. Layi Adesiyan among other government functionaries.

Pinnick had earlier expressed satisfaction with the ongoing sports facilities being constructed across Osun State.

He stated that they would facilitate the development of sports when completed.

He made this comment during his visit to the state to inspect a World-Class Sports Academy and Complex set up by a philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Peculiar Construction Company, Olanrewaju Adeleke.

The Nigerian Football administrator, while responding to questions from Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, said the peaceful atmosphere in the state was another important opportunity that would enhance the growth and organisation of sports in the state.

He said, “We are excited about the facilities because anything on football development is always welcomed by the Nigeria Football Federation.

“What we have seen here today is very new and robust, not only for football but for all sports generally. It’s something very novel in the Sub-Sahara Africa and that’s why I have to come.

“Osun State is very peaceful and under a peaceful atmosphere, you have a robust football development.”