The commissioning of the remodeled adamasingba stadium which was held on the 1^st of September 2021 is a project made possible by the administration of the people’s Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde fulfilling one of the promises made during his campaign for Governor.

Notable Nigerians in attendance at the event were the former Vice President of Nigeria Abubakar Atiku, Military Administrator of Oyo State during whose regime the Lekan Salami Stadium was initiated General David Jemibewon (rtd), former governor of the state and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, former Governor of the State Alao Akala, Governor of Ondo State and Chairman Southern Governor’s Forum Rotimi Akeredolu, Edo State Governor Godwin obaseki, former Governor of Osun State Oyinlola, among other dignitaries present was the Aseyin of Iseyin HRM Oba Dr.Abdul-Ganiyu Adekunle Salaudeen Olgunebi (Ajinese 1). The dignitaries were full of praises because of the good works done by the current administration as regards promoting Sport tourism and developing a platform for sport men in Oyo State to train properly and be exposed to world class sport facilities.

The event featured a novelty match between ex-Shooting Stars players 94/98 set and former Super Eagles players 94/96, as a large number of people troop out to the Stadium to watch and enjoy the new scenery there in.

However, during the second match, which was an international friendly between the Shooting Stars Sports Club and NK Tabor Football Cub of Slovenia, the pitch became water-logged as a result of the heavy downpour, making it difficult for the players to fully show their skills.

“Some critics have attempted to blow the cost of fixing the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba out of proportion, especially in view of the water that logged on sections of the pitch due to heavy rain.”

“Let it be placed on record that the main bowl of the stadium was only the first phase of the entire project which comes in phases. There is the main bowl, the gymnasium and indoor sports hall for a variety of sporting activities, a world class Tennis court as well as the luxury apartments which will be given out on annual subscription.

“Besides, the pitch as seen on Wednesday is work in progress, because the contractor has not handed over the project to the state government. The contractor had explained that the pitch needed three more months to fully solidify so that the automatic drainage system would become fully functional.

“But the unveiling had to be done to ensure that our darling Shooting Stars Sports Club returns to Ibadan, having been forced to play their matches outside the state for so long owing to absence of a good pitch in Ibadan.

“The contractor has given his assurance to address the challenges of the pitch and by the time the works are completed, Oyo State would definitely have the value for its money, which has always been the priority and intention of Governor Makinde,” he said.