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Isaac Hits Goal Number Four In Turkey
Former Flying Eagles and Dream Team captain Promise Isaac scored his fourth goal of the season for Turkish top side Manisaspor but his team still fell 1-2 at home to Antalyaspor last weekend.
Isaac thought he had put the home side ahead when he slammed home before the half hour mark but the referee ruled the strike out adjudging the Nigerian was in an offside position.
Tunisian international Ali Zitouni then fired the visitors ahead in the 35th minute to silence the home fans inside the Manisaspor Stadium.
But Isaac powered home a header in the 71st minute from a corner kick to level score for his side.
It was a nervy last 10-minute in this encounter before Manisaspor conceded a penalty which Turkish star Necati Ate converted.
Isaac and his teammates suffered a late setback as Liberian star Jimmy Dixon was given his marching orders with two minutes to go.
“It was a tough game that we didn’t deserve to lose but we have to look forward to the next game with positives,” Isaac told Tidesports source.
“Importantly, we played as a unit and everyone is hoping to correct the wrongs from the next game.
“Hopefully we can bounce back from this and return the club back to the top five where we were before this month.”
Isaac, who is on a season long loan deal from high flying Trabzonspor, has a long history with the Nigeria youth side.
He remains the first player in the history of Nigeria football to have captained the national Under-17, Under-20 and the Under-23 Olympic side that won silver at the 2008 Beijing games.
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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