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NFF Fires Falcons Coach, Siasia Knows Fate, Friday
The Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) may have ended the reign of Eucharia Uche as coach of the Women National team, the Super Falcons after series of failures, recently.
The Falcons despite winning the Africa Women Championships, AWC, failed to go beyond the preliminary stage of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany, failed to make the football events of the All Africa Games in Mozambique and the 2012 London Olympics after surprised losses to Ghana and Cameroon, respectively.
On Monday, NFF’s spokesman, Ademola Olajire hinted that Uche would not be remaining as Falcons coach.
According to him, her contract is over and there is no extention , which is self explanatory’.
Uche will, however, officially know her fate on Friday when the NFF’s Executive Committee meets to decide on the nation’s teams’ coaching positions.
Also, Coach Samson Siasia will find out his fate after the meeting as the committee will equally decide whether or not to keep him as Nigeria coach.
“The Executive Committee will meet on Friday,” Ademola Olajire said
Siasia failed to lead Nigeria to the African Nations Cup when his Super Eagles drew 2-2 at home to Guinea early this month, and there have been calls for him to be replaced per the terms of his contract.
But opinion remains divided in the country, with what appears to be a majority of fans keen no seeing him stay on despite the setback.
The NFF’s Technical Committee have made their recommendations to the Executive Committee, who will make a decision this week.
“We made two recommendations. One for what should happen if they want to keep him, and another for what should happen if they want to let him go,” a top member of that committee disclosed this week.
Meanwhile, Tidesports learnt that ex-international Mercy Akide-Udoh has indicated interest in taking over the Super Falcons.
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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