For picking a promotion ticket back to the elite league, the Oyo State Government has doled out a sum of N10 million to Crown FC of Ogbomoso.
This was disclosed by former member of the House of Representative, Honourable Abdufatai Buhari, who said Governor Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi who had promised to reward the club if it eventually gains promotion, had instantly ordered that the money be given to the team.
Buhari, a former chairman of the club, praised the management of the club led by Alhaji Noah Bello, the technical crew, players and the supporters for their doggedness which enabled the club realized its promotion dream.
Speaking after Crown FC beat already relegated Fountain FC of Ado Ekiti, Buhari assured of the readiness of the financier of the club to back-up in its campaign in the topflight next season.
He also promised that rehabilitation of the Soun Stadium, the home ground of the team will commence immediately, stressing that, efforts will be made to ensure that the stadium meets up with the required standard.
