Sports
Fans Assure Sharks FC Of Unflinching Support
Fans and supporters of Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt have resolved to stand behind the team all through the season following the improved performance against Pillars of Kano last Sunday.
They made their resolution known in a meeting with the management and technical adviser of the team, Gbenga Ogunbote.
Speaking on behalf of the fans, Precious George said they decided to assure the General Manager, Okey Kpalukwu and technical adviser of the team, Gbenga Ogunbote of the fans support for the team because they have noticed a marked improvement since the TA took Aover and following assurances by management that the team would be beefed up by week nine.
Meanwhile, chairman of the supporters club, Minayan igali added that it is sad when the team failed to perform after all that had been done to ensure success but with the renewed vigour displayed by the team against Kano Pillars last Sunday, there was no doubt that somebody was now doing his job on the bench and as such they would throw their weight behind the team.
“Now that we have heard all that transpired in the team before the season commenced and with what we saw on the pitch on Sunday am assuring you that we will give the team our unalloyed support and work as a team”. Minayan said.
Responding on behalf of the technical crew, Gbenga Ogunbote thanked the fans and supporters for their show of solidarity and promised that the technical crew would do its best to ensure that the team have a respectable finish at the end of the season.
“Let me start by saying a big thank you for show of maturity despite the not too impressive performance of the team so far this season”.
“You can see there is a gradual improvement in the team and because you have continue to show your support this far am assuring you that we as technical crew will surely do our best for the team relegation is out of the picture because we are duty bound to succeed at the end of the season”,Ogunbote added General Manager of the club, Okey Kplalukwu was delighted with the turn of event in the team and assured that management would support the new spirit in the team and that all plans are on deck to bring in tested players to beef up the squad in the next transfer window.
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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