It was a dark Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital as the football loving fans suffered a fatal blow with the death of astute football admistrator, Elder Kehinde Ojelowo.
Describing the death as Monumental loss in Nigeria, Chairman, Best Talent Football Club of Mowe, Adeyinka Adeyemo expressed shock that losing such an uncommon gem like Ojelowo who used his time and resource to uplift football in Oyo State is a devastating moment for the entire nation.
Regarded as engine room of football and sports in general, former league player, Adeyinka said: ” Ojelowo is an obedient servant and truthful admistrator whose commitment and dedication to task remains unparalleled in Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole. Nigeria has missed another brain, icon and dedicated servant who never make noise but full of impacts.
Ojelowo, who was the Chairman of State Football Secretaries in Nigeria reportedly slumped and died on Friday morning without any noticeable illness
He was until his death a Director in the Oyo State’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and F.A Secretary whose impacts will continue to linger on
Details of the cause of death are still sketchy at the time of writing this report, but it could be linked to heart failure.
Adeyinka Adeyemo has also commiserated with the family of late Elder Kehinde Ojelowo, Oyo State Football Association, Sports Council, Ministry of Youth and Sports and the entire stakeholders in the pace setters state
May his gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord
Jesus’ Christ.
