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Ondo FC Boss Vows To Consolidate Performance
Football boss has vowed
to consolidate on his predecessor’s programmes
Chaiman of the Ondo State Football Agency, Prince John Ola Mafo has pledged to take football in the Sunshine State to a greater height.
Mafo replaces Akin Akinbobola and will be in charge of Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens as they hope to have improved outings when the football league season kicks off.
During the handing over ceremony in Akure on Wednesday, he said he would continue with the agency’s programme and make amends where necessary.
“This place remains his home, Akinbobola is also a board member of the agency, I pray God will assist us and we will do well,” said Mafo.
“It is my prayer that we will have reasons to celebrate at the end. It is the same government; we will continue with the same policy, changes will only be made where it is necessary.
“It is very important for all stakeholders to come together and achieved the desired results of making the state number one in the country as far as football development is concerned.
“We shall carry everyone along and listen to suggestions and pick the useful ones that will guide us in achieving maximum success,” he concluded.
Akinbobola during his speech highlighted his achievements while in office and thanked Governor Olusegun Mimiko to serve while urging all stakeholders to support the new man in charge.
“It is very important for all of us to work in harmony with the new ODSFA boss so that he can achieve the set targets. With love and unity as well as prayers, everyone will smile to the glory of God”.
Other new board members of the agency include Prince Dapo Ajibade. Sunshine Stars begin their campaign in the NPFL against Akwa United on February 21.
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