The highly anticipated 75th birthday celebration of Archbishop Gabriel ‘Leke Abegunrin commenced on Sunday, 22nd September, 2024, with a thrilling novelty football match between teams of Catholic Priests and Laity at the field of the Sacred Heart College, Akinyemi, Ibadan. The energetic encounter ended 2-1 in favor of the Priests.

The match, which marked the beginning of a series of events lined up to honour the Archbishop's milestone birthday, showcased camaraderie, sportsmanship, and teamwork among the participants. The enthusiastic crowd cheered on as the Priests demonstrated impressive skills, securing their victory.

Archbishop Abegunrin, who was present at the event, expressed gratitude to the organizers and participants for kicking off the celebrations on a high note. "I am overwhelmed with joy and appreciation for this wonderful gesture," he said.

This event and many more aimed at honouring Archbishop Abegunrin's dedication, leadership, and contributions to the Catholic Community at both Archdiocesan and National levels.