Segilola Resources Operating Limited concluded the fifth edition of its annual football tournament in Osun State, deepening its community engagement drive and youth empowerment strategy in host communities around its gold mining operations.
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The three-day competition, held from March 26 to 28 at the Iperindo Community Field, brought together mixed teams of company staff and community members in male and female categories.
The three-day competition, held from March 26 to 28 at the Iperindo Community Field, brought together mixed teams of company staff and community members in male and female categories. The event forms part of the miner’s corporate social responsibility program, aimed at fostering grassroots development and social cohesion.
A total prize pool of N2.6 million was awarded. Winning teams in both categories received N500,000 each, while runners-up earned N400,000 and third-place teams took home N250,000. Individual awards—including highest goal scorer, best coach/manager, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) recognitions—attracted N50,000 prizes each, reinforcing the company’s emphasis on discipline and safety alongside athletic performance.
The male category featured Adrian FC, Sola FC, Segun FC and Collins FC, while Aderinokun FC, Chris FC, Alf FC and Adeoye FC competed in the female division.
Collins FC defeated Adrian FC 4–2 to clinch the male title, while Adeoye FC secured a 5–3 victory over Alf FC in the female final, capping off a tournament marked by penalty shootouts and tightly contested fixtures.
Segun Lawson, the company’s chief executive officer, who performed the ceremonial kick-off, said the tournament reflects the company’s broader goal of strengthening integration with host communities.
The initiative, he noted, is one of several platforms designed to build trust and create shared value beyond mining operations.
Team captains framed the competition as more than sport. Owoeye Sikemi, captain of the winning female side, said the platform allowed participants “to display our talent and shine”. Adeshola Temitope, who led the male champions, described the event as “an investment in the youth, our talent, and ultimately our futures.”
Olusola Olusomidomo, deputy general manager and operations manager, said the company views sports as “a powerful tool for youth development and community transformation,” adding that it remains committed to initiatives that expand opportunity and support sustainable development.
As operator of Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mine, Segilola Resources has increasingly positioned community-focused programmes as central to its long-term social licence to operate, aligning grassroots engagement with broader development objectives in Osun State.
