By Kuti Dare

Football enthusiast, Pastor Bamidele Adekunle has advised youths to shun violence and embrace peace through football.

Pastor Adekunle aka Alase stated this at the end of the year football match at Egbejila, Ilorin, Kwara State.

The owner of Authority 24 Football Academy said talents abound in the streets of Ilorin and he is ready to support young players

He said, “I want the youths of Kwara State to embrace peace through football. All over the world, sports lovers are known to be disciplined individuals and ours will not be different.

“There are so many talented players in Ilorin and I want to use my football academy to impact positively in their lives. As you know, some of the successful players in Nigeria are giving back to the society where they grew”.

He urged the youths to be good ambassador of the community wherever they find themselves.

Ilu Oba Community beat Authority 24 Football Academy 3-0 via penalty after a 1-1 draw during regular period.