Sports
Gokana Utd Consolidates Top Position In Two B
One of Rivers State flagbearers in the Amateur Nationwide Division Two B League, Gokana United FC of Gokana Local Government Area has extended its lead on top of the division’s league table with a comprehensive victory over visiting FC Arinze of Abia State at the weekend.
It was the first match of the second phase of the season and Gokana United, which had held the visitors to a goalless draw in the reverse fixture at Aba in the first phase ran riot at home to achieve a 3-0 victory.
With the goals and victory that came in the second half of 13 points from five matches to lead its group comfortably.
The match played at Bera Football field had kicked off with both Gokana United and FC Arinze locked in battle of supremacy.
Both sides, especially, in the first half, gave as much as they received in a keenly contested half that yielded a lone goal to Gokana United, scored by Dennis Dornu.
On resumption howver, Gokana, with the introduction of a new midfielder seized the initiative and put the visitors under immense pressure.
The pressure yielded two more goals, scored by captain and goalkeeper, Saturday Nwazormi and Innocent Matthew, fondly called ‘Camera’ by fans.
Speaking after the match, the General Manager of Gokana United, Ambassador Solomon Lah paid tribute to the fans for supporting the club and motivating the players.
He declared that the club’s management through the assistance of the council chairman, Hon.Demua Ledee Demua, were doing everything possible to see that the club gets promotion to play in Division One next season
He also noted that the club has contributed in efforts towards sustained peaceful environment by becoming a rallying point for the youth in the area.
Gokana United will next play Bussdor FC away in Owerri.
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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