Supremacy Battle Heats Up Showtime Bowl Series Week Three
By Saheed Afolabi
The Showtime Bowl Series XIII is back this Sunday for Week 3 action, and the stakes have never been higher. With two explosive weeks already in the bag, the race for supremacy inside the iconic Showtime Arena is heating up, and every team has something to prove.
The curtain-raiser sees Lagos Alpha Flag Football square off against league leaders Panthers Sports at 14:20. Alpha, still smarting from last week’s setback, will be desperate for redemption, but the Panthers, who have bulldozed their way to the top with back-to-back dominant wins, will be out to show why they are the new kings of Showtime.
At 15:40, Ikan Sports lock horns with the Mainland Long Horns. Ikan are riding high after climbing into the top four and will look to keep momentum alive. The Long Horns, though wounded from a heavy defeat in Week 2, will be fighting for survival and respect as they aim to shock the table.
The third clash of the day, at 17:00, promises fireworks as the Lagos Raptors battle the Lagos Athletic Knights. The Raptors are hungry to move up the ladder after a difficult start, while the Knights, fresh from dismantling the Long Horns in spectacular fashion, will be eager to prove they are true title contenders.
In the 18:20 primetime showdown, the defending champions Warriors Flag Football face Greenbacks Flag Football. The Warriors, currently sitting third, know they must keep pace with the Panthers and Knights, while the Greenbacks struggling after back-to-back losses will aim to pull off the upset of the season.
Closing the evening is a clash of pride and resurgence: the Lekki Braves vs the surging Lagos Rebels. The Braves, rooted to the bottom, are still searching for their spark, but with Showtime’s atmosphere behind them, they will hope for a miracle. The Rebels, meanwhile, fresh from their leap into the top five, smell blood and are determined to keep their fairytale run alive.
With Week 3 on the horizon, Showtime is once again the heartbeat of Lagos sports, blending competition, culture, and community spirit like no other. Fans can expect drama, rivalries, and unforgettable moments as the race for the Showtime Bowl XIII crown intensifies.
