The ancient city of Owo, in Ondo State, is been bubbling following the annual Olowo’s Cup which kicks-off yesterday, May 19, 2025.
The grassroots football tournament, which is played to celebrate the Olowo of Owo, the Paramount Ruler of Owo Land and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Dr. Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, reaches its third edition with a new innovation introduced to add glamour to the competition.
For the first time, the female teams will be competing for honours in the weeklong football championship, which is being played by all the secondary schools in Owo Local Government Council Area.
According to the Organising Committee, the male tournament would be played at Achievers University field, while the female football matches will be played at Imade College football field at the same day and time.
With the championship, sponsored by Hon. Ajibola Adetula, will see New Church Grammar School and Uso Grammar School kicked off the male tournament while St. Louis and Methodist School open matches in the maiden female football event.