Sports
Maigari Charges Administrators On New Strategies
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, has urged football administrators to evolve new tactics and strategies of administering soccer, for rapid development of the game.
Maigari made the call at the FIFA WIAWA Administration and Management course held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The NFF boss also pledged that his administration would continue to pursue doggedly, the cause of improving Nigerian football at all levels — coaching, refereeing, administration and welfare of players and officials.
“The actualisation of this programme is derived from the determination of the present NFF administration to positively affect all areas of the game.
“And to enact new standards that will sooner than later, take Nigerian football to higher heights in the game’s firmament. This high-level course is not a picnic,” he said.
According to him, the course was designed for football administrators and managers to gain from classroom and practical sessions and go back to their respective bases to impart this positively on how things are run.
Maigari said that at the end of the course, administrators would be expected to turn around the running of the clubs positively.
The NFF president said that the officials should seize the opportunity provided by the course to improve themselves as the federation was firmly pursuing a vision of making the NFF a brand.
He noted that when the federation’s vision would be actualised, it would make corporate organisations and multi-national companies to fall over themselves to associate with the NFF.
In his remarks, FIFA Instructor Brendon Menton applauded the attitude of the participants.
He canvassed a cordial relationship between the NFF and the Nigeria Professional League (NPL), noting that strong premier league clubs would be imperatives for the development of the game.
The course ends tomorrow in Abuja.
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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