Otherwise referred to as Adamasingba among the locals, the Lekan Salami Stadium is a multipurpose sports facility in the heart of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
It is the home ground of former Nigeria Premier League Champions who currently play in the Nigeria National League side, Shooting Stars.
Renovation works began at the facility after incumbent Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde approved the remodelling of the stadium, August 2020.
No less than eight months after work began at the facility, recent visuals show that the Lekan Salami Stadium now wears a new look with all stands covered, a new lighting system, improved playing surface among other renovations.
The newly refurbished mainbowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. All it needs now is a PROFESSIONALLY RUN @ShootingSc/@oluyolewarriors to bring back the great memories and the halcyon days. @seyiamakinde @booday10 @Toyin_Ibitoye @nwachukwuonye1 @mitchokonta @mekus102 pic.twitter.com/u5QSJpqEdy
— Babatunde Koiki (@BabatundeKoiki) April 26, 2021
Shootings Stars, who currently play at the Dipo Dina Stadium are expected to return to their home ground soon.
The Oluyole Warriors currently top group B1 of Nigeria National League with 28 points after 11 matches.
