Sports
NFA Tasks Coaches On Modern Coaching Skills
Aminu Maigari, the
President of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has tasked coaches to put in their best to acquire modern skills and impact it on the national teams.
He said this at the opening of the CAF ‘B’ Licence Coaching course at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja.
According to him, the only way the coaching trainings can be successful is when the coaches impact positively on the players which will enhance their skills.
He said the association was committed to organising the licence ‘A’ course to demonstrate the board’s interest in the development of coaches, to enhance the sport.
He advised coaches to listen to their instructors and apply everything they had been taught when they return to their various states.
“In fact, let me use this opportunity to urge coaches that we are so proud of them and they should put all they have to ensure a very successful coaching training.
“They should make sure that our national teams acquire this knowledge because knowledge is the best thing that can be given to players.
“This is the first time ever in the history of Nigeria’s football that this training is becoming a reality; so, like I said, our next target is ‘A’ licence coaching seminar which would come up soon, “ he said.
Wemimo Olanrewaju, the Captain of the ‘B’ licence course, said the training had been a wonderful one, adding that the instructors had impacted so much knowledge in them.
She expressed appreciation to the NFA for introducing the training, noting that the participants still expected more from the association.
Olanrewaju said the theory and practical aspect had been very interesting, adding that participants would impact it on other coaches and players.
She said no fewer than 80 coaches were expected to participate in the training but only 73, comprising three female and 70 male were present.
Olanrewaju said to get more ladies in coaching, they had to be encouraged, to enhance their qualification that would help in their coaching skills.
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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