{"id":442,"date":"2026-03-16T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=442"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:00:06","slug":"high-chief-festus-adegboye-onigbindes-legacy-should-be-immortalised-says-facf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=442","title":{"rendered":"High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde\u2019s Legacy Should Be Immortalised, Says FACF"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Funmi Adetifa Care Foundation (FACF) has called for the legacy of High Chief Coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde to be immortalised, honoring his remarkable contributions to Nigerian football, youth development, and national progress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Baba, as he was fondly called, passed away leaving behind a life marked by service, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to empowering young people. As a football icon and mentor, he inspired generations of athletes and sports enthusiasts, instilling values of integrity, dedication, and excellence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-443\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0031-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0031-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0031-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0031-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0031-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0031.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>High Chief Onigbinde\u2019s impact extended beyond the pitch. He was a tireless mentor to young talents, an advocate for youth empowerment, and a guide who encouraged initiatives that fostered national development. His influence on Nigerian football and society remains profound and enduring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Convener, Funmi Adetifa, she stated that Baba\u2019s life was a shining example of service, humility, and dedication to the growth of young people and the advancement of Nigerian sports. She noted that his legacy should not only be remembered but preserved through deliberate efforts that promote youth empowerment, discipline, and excellence in sports.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-444\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0030-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0030-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0030-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0030-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0030-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0030.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>FACF also expressed heartfelt condolences to Barrister Onigbinde, their partner and neighbour, and the entire Onigbinde family. The Foundation prayed for strength for the family during this difficult period and that Baba\u2019s gentle soul rests in perfect peace.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing the importance of preserving his memory, FACF urged that Baba\u2019s legacy be celebrated and immortalised. They called on Nigerians to honor his life by supporting initiatives that continue his mission of uplifting youth and sports, ensuring his vision and passion endure for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funmi Adetifa Care Foundation (FACF) has called for the legacy of High Chief Coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde\u2019s Legacy Should Be Immortalised, Says FACF - Prodigy Times<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=442\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde\u2019s Legacy Should Be Immortalised, Says FACF - 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