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…
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…