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Delta Force Wins At Zenith Bank Basketball League
Delta Force Basketball Club of Asaba has recorded its second victory at the ongoing Zenith Bank Female League finals in Lagos.
The club claimed its second victory 59-47 against FCT Angels at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.
The club had won its first match in the competition by beating lowly-rated AHIP of Kano 63-35.
The club had earlier lost four of its six matches played so far out of the eight matches each nine participating team in the competition was expected to play.
Coach Nosa Uyigue of Delta commended his players for stepping up their game at the competition saying it was delightful for his team to be improving at the competition progresses.
“I think my girls are picking up now, though the margin of the score is low, I still believe they tried their best today.
“Unlike at the beginning of the final, my girls are now impressive in their outings,’’ he said.
He said that in spite of a good fight from the FCT girls, his girl were still forceful to subdue their opponents.
“Both teams came out strongly as no one wants to be the lose; the FCT girls were really determined to win the game, however my girls came out superior,” he said.
In his remarks, Coach Emmanuel Odah of FCT, said that although, his players failed to win, they tried their best by giving the Delta players a good fight.
“We still have two matches to go and I am confident that we will clinch one of them, especially the one against the defending champions, First Deepwater,” Odah said.
In the second match played, Lagos-based Dolphins defeated Plateau Rocks of Jos 70-33.
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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