Sports
Odemwingie Keen On Move To England
Osaze Odemwingie believes the time is right for him to make a move to England.
The Nigeria forward has reportedly been offered to Tottenham Hotspur in part-trade for Roman Pavlyuchenko. But he told Tidesports source that he was not planning to renew his contract, which has a year to run, with Lokomotiv Moscow, in any case.
“I think I am ripe enough now as a player to move to England. I am more experienced now, a better player.
“Maybe now, I can show my talent in a big league. I am working towards it. I have a one-year contract left in Moscow, and I am not extending it, so maybe this summer after the World Cup, I might make a move.”
The 28 year old insists, though, that he will only make the move if it is to a big club.
“I cannot say for sure it’s going to be England, you never know. But that’s where I am working towards. If I get a good offer from a good club, I would like to move there. But it has to be a good club, a big club.
“Otherwise, if I have another offer from another country from a big club, I will take it.”
Odemwingie surprised a lot of his countrymen when he moved to the far east from French club Lille, but he says he has no regrets.
“Everything happens for a reason. There was a reason why life took me to Russia. There were many pluses in my move to Russia. A few minuses too, I can say. But I am satisfied with the way my career has progressed.
“Now I think the time has come where I can make that happen, to move to the Premiership.”
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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