The 2025 edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Showtyme Hoopers emerging as champions for the second year running. Showtyme Hoopers dominated University of Ibadan, winning 87-75 in the final match. This victory marks a significant milestone for Showtyme Hoopers, who had also emerged champions in the 2024 edition,…
The stage for the Dreams Basketball Tournament championship is officially set after a day of electrifying semi-final action that lived up to every ounce of its hype. In two fiercely contested battles on Saturday, four teams left everything on the hardwood at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, but only two emerged victorious to earn the right…
The 190- Match League of Ibadan Football Council (IFC) comes to a close tomorrow, Saturday, August 23. The closing ceremony of the 88th edition of the oldest and biggest grassroot football festival in West Africa climaxes with a final match between defending champions Karim Adeyemi FC and SAKi UTD The match is slated for 4pm…
The 5th edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament, presented by #justhelpafrica, got underway in style, with four thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The tournament, which is being held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium on Liberty Road, Ibadan, from August 20th-25th, 2025, promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the…
The 2025 edition of the prestigious Dreams Basketball Tournament is poised to be the biggest yet, with a staggering ₦2.5 million prize pool up for grabs as eight elite teams clash for supremacy. From August 20–25, 2025, the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, will host the high-octane competition, which has become a cornerstone of Nigerian basketball…
Boluwaji Ogunmola The city of Ibadan erupted in celebration as Rising Stars captured their second Showtyme Summer Slam title, edging out defending champions University of Ibadan 38-36 in a heart-stopping final at Adamasingba Stadium. The fifth edition of the annual basketball showcase featured ten competitive teams including Ollysan Basketball Club, Polytechnic Ibadan, and last year’s…
The Olubadan Stadium in Ibadan came alive on Thursday, August 7, 2025, as Nigeria’s football royalty gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of defensive icon Idowu ‘Slow Poison’ Otubusen in a nostalgic novelty match. The Soccer Ambassadors clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Ibadan Football Legends, with Barrister Rotimi Alli scoring the decisive goal…
The Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) has concluded plans to organize a three-day training course for boxing referees and judges commencing from Thursday, 28th August, as arrival to Sunday, 31st August, as departure at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resorts, Akanran, Ibadan. The Chairman of Oyo NBBofC, Hon. Gbenga Opaleye,…
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…