It was a big fun for football lovers, family, supporters and friends of the former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Bayo Adelabu, on Friday as the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in Oyo State slugged it out in a friendly football match with the former and his friends.
The football match, played at the Pioneer Sports Centre, Jericho, Ibadan, was part of activities marking the 50th birthday of the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the 2019 general elections in Oyo State.
In the entertaining match, the football team of the Oyo SWAN, led by its chairman, Niyi Alebiosu, traded tackles with the celebrant side, as players from the two teams showcased their football skills in hilarious manner.
The exciting game, however, did not produce winners at the regular time as it ended three all and was decided through penalty shoot out.
In the resultant penalty shoot out, Oyo SWAN football team won the Adelabu and friends by 6 goals to 5.
The winners carted home the giant trophy donated as prize to the winner of the ceremonial football match.
Before the commencement of the novelty match, Alebiosu presented a large birthday card to the celebrant who expressed his gratitude to the Association of Sports Journalists for celebrating with him on his joyous occasion.
