The 5th Ibadan Cycling Competition concluded on Friday, August 8, 2025, with Oyo State’s young cyclists dominating yet again. In the Under 7 Male division, Hamzat Adam clinched first place, displaying remarkable speed and endurance, while Asemota Joseph and Akinola Daniel secured second and third, respectively. The Under 7 Female category saw Rilwan Firdaous take…
The organizers of Showtyme Summer Slam 5.0 have officially revealed the powerhouse teams set to battle for glory at this year’s tournament, scheduled for August 15-16 at Adamasingba Stadium. The fifth edition of Ibadan’s premier basketball spectacle will feature defending champions University of Ibadan (men) and Showtyme Angels (women) facing off against elite challengers including…
The Ibadan Ex-Professional Football Association, in partnership with the Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Education, has finalized plans for a groundbreaking statewide secondary school football championship set to commence in October. This talent development initiative will follow a three-tier structure: local government qualifiers, zonal playoffs, and state finals. The tournament, officially endorsed by…
Nigeria’s football legends including Segun Odegbami, Dr. Felix Owolabi, Mutiu Adepoju and others will gather at Olubadan Stadium on Thursday, August 7, 2025 to celebrate defensive icon Idowu ‘Slow Poison’ Otubusen’s 80th birthday in a star-studded novelty match. The historic encounter between Soccer Ambassadors and Ibadan Football Legends (kickoff 4:00 PM) honors the man whose…
Boluwaji Ogunmola The 5th edition of the Ibadan Cycling Competition, organized by Lapet Feats International in partnership with the Oyo State Sports Council and Cycling Association, promises to be a thrilling event. Scheduled for Friday, August 8, to honor the late Coach Olalere Alao, a grassroots sports advocate, the competition will feature over 100 young…
By Boluwaji Ogunmola The much-anticipated 5th edition of the Showtyme Summer Slam is gearing up to take Ibadan by storm, promising an unforgettable fusion of basketball, music, and street culture. Scheduled for August 15–16, 2025, at the iconic Adamasingba Stadium, the event will bring together elite athletes, performers, and fans for two days of electrifying…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has announced the immediate dismissal of Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote, General Manager Dimeji Lawal, and the entire technical team following a lackluster finish to the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Ogunbote, who returned for his third spell with the Oluyole Warriors in August 2022 after a stint with…
Football administrators, former Ibadan-based footballers, and stakeholders in Oyo State are rallying behind a grassroots football revival to nurture the next generation of talents. Temitope Obideyi, a key figure in the initiative, revealed that discussions with the State Government, football administrators, and former Ibadan-based footballers have emphasized the urgent need to return to grassroots development.  …
Rivers United Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as the new Chief Coach of the club. He replaces Coach Evans Ogenyi, who has left the Pride of Rivers following the expiration of his contract. Coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju joins our technical crew led by Technical Manager Finidi George Welcome…
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s long-expected exit as Leicester City boss has been confirmed more than nine weeks after the Foxes were relegated from the top flight. The 48-year-old oversaw 19 losses and managed only five victories from his 27 games in charge of the club last campaign. Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed…
