UBTH SET TO HOST A BIGGER AND BETTER 2025 CMD CUP TOURNAMENT
With great excitement and anticipation, the stage has now been fully set for the 2025 edition of the UBTH CMD Cup, which will officially kick off on 21 November 2025 under the distinguished leadership of the Chief Medical Director of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Professor Idia Nibokun Ize Iyamu, together with Dr. Philip Ogordi, Chairman of the Tournament’s Sports-Complex Committee. The trophy was recently unveiled in a ceremony filled with high energy and promise, signalling that this year’s tournament will be “bigger and better” than ever before.
The UBTH CMD Cup has grown into a landmark inter-professional competition within the hospital, showcasing dedication, teamwork and very strong athletic talent from across departments. Past tournaments have been characterised by spirited matches, solid organisation, and engagement from diverse professional groups — a powerful reminder that sport can unify staff, foster camaraderie, and strengthen the institution’s sense of community.
By opening on 21 November, this year’s edition promises to elevate the competition: not only will teams be vying for the prestigious trophy, but they will also engage in a platform that builds morale, promotes healthy lifestyles, and reinforces the hospital’s values of excellence and collaboration. The ripple effects are tangible — improved staff wellness, stronger inter-departmental bonds and the positive profile of UBTH both within and beyond the medical fraternity. The competition thus becomes more than just sport: it embodies institutional pride and collective identity.
As the countdown begins and teams prepare to bring their best onto the pitch, stakeholders are reminded that this tournament is also an opportunity: to witness outstanding performances, to support and cheer colleagues, and to contribute to an atmosphere of unity, healthy competition and goodwill. Let the games begin — and may the best team lift the trophy in what promises to be a memorable and transformative event for UBTH!
Comrade Michael Abu(Angel Mike).
