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By Emma Njoku
The Osun State Football Association (OSSFA) has agreed a multi-year partnership with Ixdore Data Services Limited (IXDS), with the aim of providing data services that would promote and improve football in the state and the country at large.
Osun FA Chairman, Sola Fanowapo, who made the disclosure, yesterday, said the partnership was targetted at boosting the commercial/business prospects of the round leather game for the benefit of all stakeholders in the value chain.
Fanowapo said the partnership with the Lagos-based data management experts would run from September 2023 until 2033. The Osun FA boss said: “Having identified common areas of work, it is imperative for us to develop a strategic value added partnership with Ixdore Data Services.
“The company is reputed for reliable data generations and management. The purpose of this strategic partnership is to harness the skills and experience of IDS as we embark on various programmes and projects. “Furthermore, lDS will work with us in the creation and maintenance of registered players, teams and matches.
“Creation of statistical database and providing the data feed of all players, teams and matches that are under the jurisdiction of the OSSFA. The company will also provide stable stadium ticketing services for our matches.
“IDS will supply technology that will help us to promote football and commercialise, where possible, the data and transactions involving the use of technology in Osun State football.”
Chairman, Ixdore Data Services, Dr. James Agada, said his company was excited to work with Osun FA.
“It is our pleasure to work with Osun FA to introduce more digital technology into the running of football in Nigeria. Football is a worldwide business running on not just the talents of the athletes but, also, on effective management and use of data.
“Data and technology is our business. We look forward to breaking new grounds with Osun FA for the benefit of the football family, including the fans, managers and athletes,” he declared.
Osun FA, which recently partnered ‘Thread And Us’ for dynamic and commanding outlook has lined up activities, such as State Youth League, Apex League, Osun Women’s Football League and Osun FA Intercollege Football League, in its calendar.
