The Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan recently served as a vibrant convergence point for sports and public health as the Showtyme Foundation hosted its 2025 edition of “Double Check Your Status & Ball.” Since its inception in 2017, the initiative has leveraged the widespread appeal of basketball to drive critical awareness around sickle cell anemia,…
The Showtyme Foundation has announced the 2025 edition of its Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Programme, tagged “Double Check Your Status & Ball”, scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the iconic Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event, which kicks off at 9:00 AM, aims to combine health advocacy with sports, using…
Team Oyo has officially embarked on their journey to Asaba, Delta State, for the 7th edition of the National Youth Games, tagged “Asaba 2025”. Before their departure from the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, charged the athletes to remain focused, determined, and committed…
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 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 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…
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…