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UNIBADAN Ex-Footballers World Reunion Holds on Saturday 16th December

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December 14, 2023

All is now set for the 9th edition of the University of Ibadan Ex-Footballers Association Reunion, which holds on Saturday, 16th December, 2023.

The Nigeria’s Premier University will be agog at the weekend as the Ex-Footballers of the citadel of learning hold their annual reunion.

The World Reunion will start on Friday with a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Kayode Adebowale, FAS.

The Vice-Chancellor will receive the Executive and Board of Trustees (BOT) members of the association in his office at noon. The team, to be led by the BOT Chairman, Mogaji Prof. Segun Adekunle will thereafter present a customized replica jersey of the university football team to the VC and an award in recognition of his innovative leadership and management.

Saturday, 17th December will be the climax of the reunion with a gala football tournament at the University of Ibadan stadium, while a dinner party will be held at the Alumni Hall of the University later that day.

According to the President of the Association, Edwin Evbie, several prominent ex-football players who have passed through the university, including ex internationals Mutiu Adepoju, Edith Agoye, Christian Obi, Dimeji Lawal, Folorunsho Okenla, Dr. Abiodun Salami, Dr. Robinson Okosun of NFF, Iyiola Ogundele, Mogaji Barr. Rotimi Ali, and Mogaji Prof. Segun Adekunle, amongst others, are expected to grace the event. He further disclosed that a novelty match will also be played between the Ex-Footballers and the university’s female team.

Awards will also be presented to some deserving members of the Association.

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Olofinjana Unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador

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October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana, was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos as the brand ambassador for the new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery, and its associated football project.

Speaking during the brand launch at the MTN office in Falomo, the Chief Operating Officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing Management Company Ltd, Mr. Yemisi Ayodeji Daniel, said:“We are launching a major project today that creates opportunities for footballers, fans, and other stakeholders to fulfill their dreams.

We are therefore excited to have former Super Eagles and Stoke City midfielder, Seyi George Olofinjana, as our brand ambassador for the SuperWinleague Lottery and related projects.

This partnership with leading telecommunications company MTN and a renowned footballer underscores the significance of this project.

Their decision to partner with DAYEMPIRE SMM confirms that this initiative is anchored on integrity, promise-keeping, and the protection of our core values as an organization.

At DAYEmpire Sports SMM, we not only keep our promises, we uphold our integrity because we want to build an international brand that will stand the test of time.”

On his part, Olofinjana expressed confidence in the project, saying he was staking his hard-earned reputation on the brand because he believes every promise made will be fulfilled.

The SuperWinleague Lottery and SuperWinleague offer footballers and fans a unique experience, including chances to win fantastic prizes, trials with European clubs, and opportunities to watch the best leagues in Europe.

Winners will be rewarded daily with cash prizes, jerseys, and football boots, with the ultimate prize being a trial opportunity in Europe for the best player. Fans will also enjoy all-expense-paid trips to watch top clubs in England.

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