By: Lawal Damilare The clouds are beginning to gather, and once again, we are about to witness a rain of fun, talents and most especially, the alluring nature of football at the University of Ibadan. For lovers of the round leather game, it is no longer news that the ‘battle […]
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2024 UI SEALS Cup: Economics Get Tough Oppositions Again As Organizers Hold Draw For Male and Female Competitions
By: Omachonu Kelvin The draws for the 2024 SEALS Cup took place at the SRC Chambers of the Kunkle Adepeju Building on July 22 2024. The organizers opened the sales of forms a few weeks ago, and all is now set, as one of the biggest football competition prepares to […]
“Sports Conference will hold very soon” – UI’SU Sports Secretary, Adesina Daniel Says
UI’SU Sports Secretary, Adesanya Daniel, in this interview responds to questions on the generality of sports. Answering IndyPress correspondent, Ambali Olayinka, the Sports Secretary speaks about the 2024 Bilateral Games, UI’SU Sports Committee, University of Ibadan Sports Council, and on welfare. It is a pleasure to meet you in person. […]
UISU Freshers’ Cup: Controversy Arises As Bello’s Young Sultans Eliminate Independence Hall
By: Omachonu Kelvin The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Freshers’ Cup started last Wednesday, and it has gathered pace since then. The six male halls were placed in two different groups, with Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, Mellanby Hall, and Tedder Hall in Group A, while Independence Hall, Sultan Bello Hall, and […]
What You Should Know About Sports At The University of Ibadan ( Part 1)
By: Lawal Damilare Welcome to the University of Ibadan. It’s the time of the year when you are marking your calendar and setting goals. Yes, it’s not yet 2025, but it’s a new session. I know you have sworn to do way better than you have ever done. For you […]
Football Commissioner: Is Bobby’s Promise Of More Sports Just Another Tall Tale?
By: Yusuf Rahmon The presence of sports within the walls of the Great Independence Hall has traditionally been defined by the roar of goals during intense football matches at the Maracana pitch. Notably, the current Sports Commissioner, Odunukan Oluwagbemiga Collins, promised to change the status quo while vying for the […]
Masters Cup Ends in Surprising Win for Electrical and Electronics Engineering
By: Yusuf Rahmon The department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering emerged as champions of the Faculty of Technology Survival Cup after defeating Agricultural Engineering 4-1 in the final of the competition on Tuesday March 5. It is a common saying that football is not predictable but the journey of Electrical […]
Philosophy Wins Maiden Edition Of The University of Ibadan’s Student Union Super Cup
By: Yusuf Rahmon The inaugural edition of the University of Ibadan’s Student Union Super Cup ended with the Department of Philosophy claiming the crown on Tuesday, March 5. The tournament was initiated as part of the Sports Secretary, Etana’s, efforts to foster greater participation and inclusivity in sports activities at […]
Sports At The University of Ibadan: What Is And What Can Be?
By: Lawal Damilare The University of Ibadan has seen a drastic increase in the number of sports activities within the four walls of the campus, so it is not alien to see regular fliers of the “Mr. A and B” Cup now and often. On the surface, this seems like […]
Masters Cup: Petroleum Engineering Secures Spot In The Semis As Defending Champions Crash Out
By: Yusuf Rahmon The Masters’ Cup for the 200 level students of the Faculty of Technology continued last weekend, and Matchday 2 brought forth a cascade of surprises and excitement. While the SPE Lions of Petroleum Engineering maintained their brilliant run to secure a place in the semis, current defending […]
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