Sports
HOS Cup: Min Of Justice Wallops Sports’ Wins Bronze
The Ministry of Justice Football team yesterday at the Sharks FC Stadium, Port Harcourt went goal wire in the third place match of the 2013 Rivers State Civil Service Football Competition.
Head of Service, HOS Cup, putting four goals behind their opponents, Ministry of Sports.
The match, seen by many as an opportunity by the losing semi finalists to get a medal, especially the Ministry of Justice for the first time in the history of the competition promised so much fireworks. But in the end proved to be a one-sided affair with the Justice ministry ??? down their opponents in their own half for most part of the match.
However, the victors, who had hoped to reach the final and probably win a maiden title, could score only one goal in the first half.
In the second half, the pressure on Ministry of Sports’ defence increased and they could no longer keep their opponents at bay and conceded three more goals.
After the match, Coach of the Ministry of Justice team, Mr King Solomon expressed happiness for earning something, the bronze medal in this year’s competition after setting out to win the title.
He commended his players for their hardwork sacrifice and crowing their efforts with a third place finish.
Also reacting to their match, a member of the Ministry of Sports team, Mr John Iworima blamed poor planning by their ministry for the loss.
According to him, the team failed to reach the height they reached last season because it failed to plan, as, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail”.
Meanwhile, the final match of the competition holds on Tuesday at the Liberation Stadium between the Ministry of Special Duties and Government House.
Also, the finals of other sports events, 100m, 200m, 4x100m and thug-of=war hold same day during the grand finale of the 2013 civil service week celebrations.
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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