Sports
Rangers To Get Match Bonuses, Soon
The Chief Executive Officer, Rangers International FC of Enugu, Paul Chibuzor, has said that the Enugu State government has approved the payment of outstanding match bonuses for the club to improve performance.
Chibuzor said in a statement in Enugu that Governor Sullivan Chime had also assured the club of full settlement of all outstanding sign-on fees to players and officials.
The statement said the governor’s promise would be fulfilled in the next few weeks.
It said the “Coal City Flying Antelopes’’ were looking forward to overcoming opponents, especially 3SC of Ibadan who they played yesterday in their Week Seven encounter in the ongoing league season.
“We intend to redeem our good image and performance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.”
“There is still hope for the club even with a 0-1 loss to new comers, Bukola Babes of Ilorin last weekend in Minna recently.”
“I still have confidence that Rangers has all it takes to reproduce our new found rhythm of trouncing away teams in Enugu with wide goals margin,’’ the statement said.
It attributed the club’s motivation, commitment and team spirit among players, technical crew and management to support from the state government.
“Rangers have the best attacking squad so far in the premier league with 13 goals in five matches and conceding only eight.
“I want use the opportunity to praise the club’s henchmen — Fredrick Okwara, Uche Nwofor, Emeka Nwanna and Brendan Ogbu,’’ it quoted Chibuzor as saying.
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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