The Osun State Football Association has called out the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi over worsening conditions of the state-owned football clubs, Osun United and Osun Babes.
Adewusi also serves as the Commissioner for Sports and Special Needs.
In a statement on Thursday, Osun FA said both teams are currently battling relegation in their respective leagues due to poor welfare, inadequate support, and declining operational standards.
“The Osun State Football Association has called on the Deputy Governor, who also serves as Commissioner for Sports, to urgently intervene in the worsening conditions facing Osun United and Osun Babes.
“The Association warned that both state-owned teams are currently
battling relegation in their respective leagues due to poor welfare, inadequate support, and declining operational standards,” the statement noted.
Speaking on the situation, the Chairman of Osun FA, Mayor Sola Fanawopo, emphasised the need for immediate and direct involvement.
He said, “It is important for the Honourable Deputy Governor to take a hands-on approach, visit the players’ hostels, inspect team buses, and attend matches to fully understand how critical the situation has become.”
He noted that the current state of player welfare has negatively affected morale and performance, putting both teams at serious risk.
The Osun FA therefore calls for swift and decisive action to stabilise the teams, improve welfare conditions, and preserve Osun State’s football status.
InsightLinks gathered that the teams are currently training at a rented facility in Ileogbo as the Osogbo township stadium has remained under renovation for close to two years.
More so, the teams’ buses are currently not in good state and recently broke down on the road.
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