Crown FC of Ogbomosho and Osun United have received commendations over their victories in the 2019/2020 Nigeria National League opening games.

The Ogbomoso side defeated visiting Bayelsa United 3-1 to begin the season while Osun beat Ekiti United 1-0.

 Reacting, the Oyo State commissioner for Youth and Sports Developemnt, Mr Seun Fakorede, charged the management and staff of the team to ensure they maintain the tempo.

He expressed the state government’s readiness to do everything to ensure the club and Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan gain promotion to the elite division.

He said, “I am happy with Crown’s performance in the league opener. It is cheering. They should not relax. This is just the beginning. We have started well with our two clubs by releasing funds early enough to prosecute the league. We would do everything necessary for them.

“We will be glad to have the two clubs in the elites’ division next season. I know it has not happened in the history of Oyo but it is doable. Some states have two representatives in the Nigeria Professional Football League.”

Also, the coach of Osun United, Bright Omokaro, commended his players for their hard work against their neighbours.

“It is still a team in the making because the players didn’t play my style of game due to some reasons. However, we are happy with the victory, though it’s narrow but we shall work on the lapses before our next game,” he added.