The Africa Pro 2025 semi-final was no walk in the park. A tough 508 km race, hot weather, and 1,775 pigeons fighting for the top spots. And who shows up when it really matters? Team van Oss Pigeons – proving once again they belong among the very best in the world.
4th place in the semi-final – pure class
With a direct son of the legendary Dream Artus, Team van Oss stormed to a brilliant 4th prize against 1,775 pigeons. In a field filled with international champions, this is a result that speaks volumes.
Consistency at the highest level
Great pigeons don’t just perform once – they keep proving themselves. This same Dream Artus son has already shown his class in earlier races:
5th prize against 2,091 pigeons (Race 6 – 330 km)
11th prize against 2,550 pigeons (Race 4 – 280 km)
And let’s not forget the nestmate, who also stood out:
11th prize against 2,658 pigeons (Race 2 – 200 km)
That’s not coincidence. That’s world-class breeding, perfect management, and the winning mentality that defines Team van Oss Pigeons.
NL 24-8627727 “Son Dream Artus”
A young star bred by Team van Oss, carrying the very best of J. Hooymans and R.A. Bakker & Zn bloodlines – proven winners at the highest level.
Father’s side: Guaranteed performance
The sire is NL 22-8562721, a super racer for Team van Oss, winner of 3rd NPO Sens vs 2,204 birds. He is a direct son of “Son Roney” (J. Hooymans), out of the world-famous “Roney” x “Daughter Harry” line. The dam is “New Mosquito” (Team van Oss), who produced multiple acebirds and NPO winners.
Mother’s side: Artus power
The dam is NL 23-9173244 “Dream Artus” from R.A. Bakker & Zn, a true champion racer. She scored:
2nd NPO Sens 2,986 birds
6th Melun 6,147 birds
7th Sens 680 birds
9th Morlincourt 309 birds
“Dream Artus” is a direct daughter of “Artus” (R.A. Bakker & Zn), winner of NPO Issoudun vs 4,296 birds and top results against over 14,000 pigeons, paired to “Germini’s Dream”, 2nd NPO La Ferte St Aubin vs 4,435 birds and top ranked in the PIPA international listings.
Conclusion From The Boss
NL 24-8627727 combines pure class:
Hooymans Roney/Harry line – national winners and proven breeders.
Team van Oss Mosquito line – acebirds and NPO champions.
R.A. Bakker & Zn Artus/Germini line – international references and OLR strength.
A pigeon with the pedigree to become a future breeder, carrying generations of champions who already proved themselves in NPO races and international One Loft Races.
Why Team van Oss Pigeons are different
It’s not just about speed – it’s about endurance, mental strength, and consistency over multiple races. That’s exactly what these results prove. Time after time, Team van Oss Pigeons rise to the challenge, no matter the conditions or the competition.
Performances like these make pigeon racing truly exciting. If anyone ever doubted whether Team van Oss Pigeons belong at the very top, Africa Pro 2025 just gave the answer.
Pigeon Boss Tip: If you want to compete at this level, learn from the best. And make no mistake: Team van Oss Pigeons are as good as it gets.
Congratulation Irving!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss