Guardian

TOURNAMENT'S leading scorer at the on-going Ogun State Principals’ Cup, Adedeji Ojo of Remo Divisional High School, Sagamu, is already looking forward to his team lifting the coveted trophy this afternoon when they battle Alamuwa Grammar School, Ado-Odo in the final match of the competition.

“We have weathered the storm to reach this level, no magic from Ado-Odo lads will stop us from emerging victorious today and with the moral support from the school authority and our numerous Old Student Union, we are confident of victory in this match,” Ojo commented last night after the team’s final training session.

The school founded in 1965 have been united in ‘Dignity in Labour’ following the interest and commitment by the school authority and goodwill messages from ex-students in the country and others in Diaspora.

Remo Divisional School fought very hard to overcome hard fighting Adeola Odutola Grammar School, Ijebu Ode in the semi final match.

Ojo scored the only goal in the second half from a long range shot that beat the fast intuition of the goal keeper.

In his message to the team, the national President of Old Student Association, Mofopefoluwa Joseph (MFR), urged the team not to relent on their oars because all former students of the institution are proud of the feat they have attained in the competition and want them win the cup.

“I think this is the first time in the recent years that the school have made it to this level. In our days, our parents want us to excel in academic this explains why the likes of Goriola Somoye, Ade Sonuga, Osibona brothers, Bashiru Ottun could not make it to higher level in football.

“Regardless of the outcome to the final match, I want you continue to develop your talent while your academics should not be lacking as well,” Joseph stated yesterday.

Speaking on the game, GTB’s Regional Manager (South-West), Dotun Oyedeji, said the players need to imbibe the spirit of fair play and teamwork, as well as, shun violence.