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Dolphins FC Targets League Points In Aba
It will be a clash of Nigeria Premier League heavyweights today in Aba as defending champions Dolphins FC seek to grab at least a point from Enyimba, the Peoples Elephants in front of their home fans
It is the rescheduled Week 3 league tie, which was put on hold due to the general strike that followed the removal of fuel subsidy in the country in January.
This tie is a must watch and one that promises all the trappings of an epic clash.
Over time, matches involving the two clubs, probably, the two most successful clubs in Nigeria in recent time, have proved to be better than the rest.
It is on this premise that football fans will throng the Enyimba Stadium, Aba to behold a potential football spectacle.
For Dolphins, it is a match they would have preferred to play on a different note, owing to their recent fixture congestion and forthcoming CAF Champions League preliminary first leg match with Cotton Sport Garoua of Cameroon on Sunday.
But their request to postpone the match was turned down by NPL.
According to Dolphins spokesman, China Acheru, the club had no choice but to play today’s game and hope it would not affect their preparations for the Sunday game.
However, the champions, who hope to retain their trophy at the end of the season do not intend to hold anything back in the encounter.
After suffering a 2-0 reverse against Lobi Stars at the weekend, they hope to leave Aba with at least a point today.
But Enyimba, a lone goal losers to Niger Tornadoes would not be in the mood to compromise the maximum points, especially, after dropping two points against Lobi at home last time out.
It is the determination to go full blast by the two teams that will set the tone and colour of the expected cracker, today.
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.