By David Ogar
Rayfield Gardens City Estate emerged victorious as the best footballing community in the 2024 Gate Africa Estate Cup, defeating Olubadan Estate 2-0 in the Oyo State capital last weekend.
The two-day tournament, featuring eight top estates in Ibadan, was organised by Gate Africa Technology, a platform that regulates access control, management, and payment processing for estates across Africa.
Tournament Highlights
In the third-place match, Goshen Estate secured a 3-1 win over Aerodrome Estate to claim the final spot on the podium.
The tournament’s Most Valuable Player award went to Egbeleke Usman of Goshen Estate, while Jolayemi Michael was recognised as the Best Goalkeeper.
Organisers Applaud Teams
Gate Africa’s CEO, Tunde Buremo, commended the participating teams for their discipline and coordination throughout the competition.
“This tournament has proven the value of teamwork, collaboration, and sportsmanship. At Gate Africa, we believe in fostering community growth, and this competition will become an annual event to further promote sports development at the estate level. We have also taken feedback from the estates and will include more sports in future editions,” Buremo stated.
Lead Organiser of the Gate Africa Estate Cup, Adeniyi Lawal, emphasised Gate Africa’s role as the go-to solution for estate management needs, particularly in access management and payments in Oyo State.
Local Impact
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and Director of 3SCFansTV, Idris Animashaun, expressed joy at the initiative’s success.
“This initiative fosters local cooperation through sports while uplifting the sporting landscape in Ibadan. It is exciting to see the continuous improvement of sports in our city,” Animashaun said.
