As Ondo State football continues to face visible decline and systemic challenges, sports enthusiasts and stakeholders believe it is time to entrust its revival to a seasoned grassroots administrator with proven track records. One name that stands out is Akintade Ibikunle Olumuyi, a respected football coach, team manager, and administrator whose decades of commitment to youth development, football coordination, and transparent leadership have distinguished him in the state and beyond.
With a coaching career that dates back to the mid-90s, Akintade has served in critical roles such as Coach and Coordinator for the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Assistant Team Manager of Sunshine Stars, and Team Manager of Rising Star Akure, among others.
He has played key roles in organizing and coaching teams in tournaments like the Mimiko International Soccer Tournament, NDDC Unity Cup, Agagu U-18 Unity Cup, and the Sunshine Games, where his teams consistently won medals.
His administrative acumen is backed by extensive educational qualifications, including a UEFA Course D Certificate, Advanced Diploma in Coaching (Football), and a Diploma in Coaching Psychology from EL ROI London University. Currently serving as Chairman of OK Soccer Academy, YSFON State Coordinator, and 1st Vice Chairman of the NFCA Ondo State Chapter, Akintade is widely recognized for his ability to manage both people and resources efficiently.
Beyond titles, what sets him apart is his deep connection with the grassroots, prudent management style, and unwavering commitment to football development in Ondo State. He has consistently delivered results with limited resources, empowered hundreds of young talents, and fostered community-based football structures that larger institutions have overlooked.
At a time when Ondo football is in urgent need of restructuring, investment, and trusted leadership, Akintade Ibikunle Olumuyiwa represents a rare blend of experience, integrity, and vision. Stakeholders say he is the right man to lead a football renaissance in the state—bringing back the lost glory of Sunshine Stars and restoring Ondo’s pride in the Nigerian football scene.