Oyo-A Football Club emerged champions of the football tournament organised by the National Body of the National Association of Oyo Students (NAOS-National) and sponsored by Barr. Temilolu Nurudeen Ashamu (Seun TNA), defeating Heroes FC 3–1 in the final held at Durbar Stadium, Oyo, on Friday, 6 November 2026.
The 11-a-side tournament featured 28 teams, with the final attracting an estimated 3,000 spectators, including football enthusiasts, young people and community members from across the Oyo metropolis.
The champions received ₦1 million in prize money, while runners-up Heroes FC took home ₦700,000. The third-placed team received ₦500,000, bringing the total prize money awarded to the top three teams to ₦2.2 million.
The event was graced by the Oyo State Commissioner for Special Duties, Barr. Idowu Oyeleke, who attended as Special Guest of Honour.
Ashamu, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for the House of Representatives in Afijio/Oyo East/Oyo West/Atiba Federal Constituency, sponsored the competition in support of grassroots sports, youth development and community engagement.
The tournament provided a platform for young footballers to showcase their talents, develop teamwork and participate in healthy competition, while bringing together supporters from different communities.
Adding a lighter moment to the occasion, a novelty match between Team Ashamu and Team NAOS was played shortly before the final. Team Ashamu recorded a 3–0 victory, with Ashamu himself scoring twice from free kicks.
The former Oyo State Commissioner expressed appreciation to the NAOS leadership, participating teams, match officials and supporters for their contributions to the successful tournament.
The competition highlighted the enthusiasm for grassroots football in Oyo and the important role of youth-led organisations in creating opportunities for recreation, talent development and community interaction.
