Sports
Amaechi Street Cup Moves To Diobu
The Port Harcourt Street Soccer competition tagged Amaechi Cup is set to commence soon and will now be held among football clubs in Diobu areas of Port Harcourt City.
According to the Commissioner for Sports, Rivers State, Hon Fred Igwe in a statement signed by the press officer to the Ministry of Sports in the states, Julie ,Masi, arrangements have been concluded to stage a successful second edition of the competition.
The statement which was made available to Tidesports yesterday urged teams within the Diobu axis to start preparation towards registration and competition proper.
Hon Igwe disclosed that the state governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi has approved necessary logistics to host the competition, especially, afte the maiden edition, which was held in the old Port Harcourt Township axis was a huge success.
‘The 20132 edition played at the No.1 field in the Old Township produced many talented footballers who are now playing for different clubs in the Nigerian Professional Football League and the national teams.
“We believe that more budding talents would be discovered from the 2013 competition in Diobu”, he said through the statement.
He reiterated that only players and teams resident in Diobu will be eligible to participate in the forthcoming competition.
It would be recalled that a total of N18million prize money was up for grab during the maiden edition last year and the winner, first and second runners went home with trophies and the sum of N10m, N5m and N3m, respectively.
An overwhelming amount of spectators were on hand to watch youthful players from their neighbourhood display football artistry.
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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