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Gokana Utd Ambushes Omaka FC, Today …GM Charges Team To Sustain Form
Nigeria’s Nationwide Division 2B league leaders, Gokana United FC, Rivers State, is set to increase its points haul and leadership today as it hosts sister club, Omaka FC of Port Harcourt in a Week Seven encounter at the Bera field in Gokana.
It is a match the hosts, 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture are expected to win to further cement their position on the long and get closer to promotion at the end of the season.
Gokana United currently tops its group with 14 points from six matches, having won four and drawn two matches, without tasting defeat so far in the season.
However, the club lost its record of not conceding a goal home and away this season when its defence was breached last weekend via the penalty spot in Owerri by Bussdor FC. It was the week six match which Gokana United was poised to win after scoring early in the match.
But a late minute penalty awarded to the homers ensured that Gokana lost their proud record and shared the points at stake.
As they host Omaka FC today, the club’s General Manager, Ambassador Solomon Lah has challenged the team to sustain its performance, ensure comprehensive victory and remain focused on the task of wining the group and securing promotion at the end of the season.
According to Lah, “The players, coaches and all officials must continue to work hard to maintain top spot in the league.
‘Also, through its performances, the team must reciprocate management’s gesture of prompt payment of entitlements and the fans’ show of love and support.’
Tidesports gathered that arrangement is in place to facilitate a good game under a good environment, while football fans have been urged to attend the match in their numbers.
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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