Sports
MTN Street Soccer Registration Begins, ’Morrow
The Lagos State Commissioner for Sports and Social Development, Ademola Adeniji-Adele, has said that registration of clubs for Season Four of MTN/Lagos Street Soccer will begin tomorrow.
Adeniji-Adele, told newsmen in Lagos that the sale of registration forms to interested clubs across the state would end on the 25th of February.
He said the Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the tournament met recently and agreed that the competition would kick off from March 5 to March 25.
He explained that the competition which would start at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, was expected to end between May 7 and May 22 at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island.
“We have done the necessary ground work to ensure a successful championship, the MOC is set to organise a hitch-free competition just as the three previous editions.
“But I will like to warn that there will be no extension for clubs’ registration.
“Any club willing to participate in the championship is expected to register its team within the prescribed date,’’ Adeniji-Adele said.
He commended the sponsors, MTN Nigeria, for keeping the competition going for four years.
“This gesture shows that they shared in Gov. Babatunde Fashola’s aspiration for youth empowerment through participation in sports.
“To ensure wide participation of youths, the state has concluded plans to subsidise the registration fee of N5, 000 with N2, 500.
“Also, other mouth-watering prizes await the winners as well as foreign trips,’’ Adeniji-Adele said.
The winner of the 2010 edition of the championship received N5 million with a trip to South Africa to watch the first World Cup on African soil.
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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