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Dodan Warriors Vow To Dethrone Royal Hoopers
Dodan Warriors of Lagos with a record of nine wins from nine matches since the 2011/2012 DSTV Men’s Basketball League began are hoping to dethrone the reigning champions, Royal Hoopers of Port Harcourt.
Dodan Warriors, who have defeated Royal Hoopers both at home and away, are hoping that the latter may not recover from the loss.
Coach Adeka Daudu of Dodan Warriors said after his team defeated Customs of Lagos 97-69 in a Week 9 fixture that he was excited with his team’s performance so far.
Daudu said that his team was aiming to win the Atlantic Conference when the competition which began on February 25 ends on June 3.
“By the grace of God we are not out this season to only be a conference leader but we are gunning to dethrone the defending champions, Royal Hoopers of Port Harcourt at the Final Eight,’’ Dauda said.
According to him, the team is not ready to take any defeat this season so as to qualify for the Africa Club Championship where they hope to make a remarkable impact.
The Africa Club Championship will hold later in the year.
He said the team had the full support of an insurance company, Industrial General Insurance Plc which had been helping the club to take care of its players and officials.
“I want to say that to whom much is given much is expected, so we don’t have any excuse to record any loss whatsoever’’ Dauda said.
Dodan Warriors, who were third in the Atlantic Conference last season is now leading the other seven clubs with 18 points.
In the second match played last weekend, Police Baton Basketball Club of Lagos recorded its third victory, beating Chariots of Lagos 71-55.
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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