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idealogical:
Just so you know, this is the context, the reference point, and what this story is about, it has nothing to do with any igbo word or meaning.

YorubaLord:
Awon werey too dey copy Yoruba for everything...

FreeStuffsNG:
“OLA, which means “wealth,” “honour,” and “respect” in Yoruba, and “rise” and “success” in Arabic, was chosen to symbolize the dynamic and energetic nature of African football.

“Embodying the spirit of Africa, Ola’s design is inspired by the continent’s vibrant colours, art, and traditions.”

Awesome!! Most people will now understand why there is OLA in most Yoruba names including the name of our president, HE Asiwaju B OLA Ahmed Tinubu.

Ola is the aspiration of everyone in life.

God bless Ile kaaro ojiire and the Federal Republic of Nigeria ! Check my signature for free stuffs!

Mariangeles:
Just so you know, Ola also means jewel in Igbo language. 💎

Mariangeles:
Just so you know, Ola also means jewel in Igbo language. 💎

idealogical:
To start with, the story is in plain English and self-explanatory, it has nothing to do with Igbo language or meaning, but as usual, it's impossible to post anything on this forum without injecting igbo into the conversation or turning it into igbo this and that.

If you are looking for a tribalist, look in the mirror.

idealogical:
Passive aggression is derailing the topic by injecting irrelevant and unrelated references into the topic, the story has nothing to do with Igbo names or meanings or whatever translation you have for Igbo words.

The topic is not about what Ola means in Tiv, Efik, Ibibio, and Fulani.

Always resist the urge to turn everything into igbo this and that, that's bigotry.

idealogical:
Just so you know, this is the context, the reference point, and what this story is about, it has nothing to do with any igbo word or meaning.

1bunne4lif:
why not find out the meaning of OLA in igbo

Mariangeles:
Just so you know, Ola also means jewel in Igbo language. 💎

Mariangeles:
Just so you know, Ola also means jewel in Igbo language. 💎

Mariangeles:
Just so you know, Ola also means jewel in Igbo language. 💎

idealogical:
So, you read the story and found out that it referenced Yoruba and Arabic and not igbo or Swahili, but you still want to turn the thread into igbo names and meanings?

When we seek knowledge, we ask Google, we don't go around derailing topics for tribal and bigoted reasons.

The topic is CAF Adopts Nigerian Name ‘ola’ For New Interclub Match Ball, not the meaning of igbo names or Swahili.

SEGLIZ:
you ended up winning the tribal battle by successfully derailing the thread.

you guys should always put it at the back of your mind, we have others that have their parents from both sides of the divide when going into your tribal and ethnic battle.

what trauma you guys put them through.



_{A MAN WAS ONCE HERE.}

idealogical:
Igbo has nothing to do with the topic, go and start your own Igbo names and meaning thread to discuss Igbo names

1bunne4lif:
so why was the meaning in Arabic also mentioned?

idealogical:
Go and ask CAF.

1bunne4lif:
I put it to you that your are very very tribalistic

Sccarrr:
lunatic, now that your brain seems to be functioning a lil bit ,can u please read the write up?

Mariangeles:
Just so you know, Ola also means jewel in Igbo language. 💎

JASONjnr:
Again you're a child and I don't have that energy to play with you.

idealogical:
Just so you know, this is the context, the reference point, and what this story is about, it has nothing to do with any igbo word or meaning.

idealogical:
CAF made a decision that has nothing to do with igbo, but you want to turn their decision into Igbo names and meanings , so who is tribalistic.?

Look in the mirror.

Again, redirect your question to CAF .

idealogical:
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has adopted a Nigerian language name for its official match ball for interclub competitions.

CAF revealed that the new match ball, in collaboration with PUMA, is OLA.

In a statement by the football body on Wednesday, CAF clarified that “OLA” holds significant meanings in both Yoruba and Arabic languages. In Yoruba, it signifies “wealth,” “honour,” and “respect,” while in Arabic, it represents “rise” and “success.”

It reads: “Ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster line-up that sees Africa’s top clubs battle for TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup and TotalEnergies CAF Champions League top honours, Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and PUMA have unveiled a new match ball: OLA,” the governing body announced.

“OLA will be used this weekend – starting in Tunis when Espérance Sportive de Tunis host Al Ahly of Egypt in the first leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final and on Sunday when Zamalek hosts RS Berkane in the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final at the Cairo International Stadium.

“OLA, which means “wealth,” “honour,” and “respect” in Yoruba, and “rise” and “success” in Arabic, was chosen to symbolize the dynamic and energetic nature of African football.

“Embodying the spirit of Africa, Ola’s design is inspired by the continent’s vibrant colours, art, and traditions.”

The newly introduced match ball will be used for the two-legged CAF Champions League final, featuring Al Ahly and Esperance, as well as the return fixture of the CAF Confederation final between RS Berkane and Zamalek in Cairo on Saturday, May 19.