The Femi Bewaji Foundation awarded N1.1 million in cash prizes to teams that participated in its grassroots football tournament, which featured 16 teams from the Oriade and Obokun Local Government Areas of Osun State.

Oba Ayodeji FC emerged champions of the competition, winning the top prize of ₦500,000, while the first runners-up received N300,000. The second and third runners-up went home with ₦200,000 and ₦100,000, respectively.

The final match was played on October 1, 2026, in Ijebu-Ijesha, giving young footballers a chance to showcase their talents while promoting teamwork, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among participating communities.

The tournament was organised as part of the Foundation’s commitment to youth empowerment, grassroots sports development and community engagement.

The final ceremony attracted royal fathers and other dignitaries, including the Elegboro of Ijebu-Ijesha, Oba Engr. Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye; the Elere of Ere-Ijesha, Oba Augustine Adenipekun Alowolodu; and the Oniwoye of Iwoye-Ijesa, Oba Ogidiolu Amos Adewumi.

Their presence highlighted the importance of community support for initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for young people and strengthening relationships among communities.

Beyond the competition, the tournament provided a platform for young people from Oriade and Obokun local government areas to interact, build friendships and engage in healthy competition through sports.

The Foundation said the initiative reflected its commitment to discovering and developing grassroots sporting talents while using football to encourage discipline, teamwork and mutual understanding among youths.

It added that youth development remained central to its efforts to build stronger communities and promote peaceful coexistence.