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Wolves Target Continental Ticket
Warri Wolves FC has
said it was in a good position to pick a continental ticket this season if it could win its three outstanding matches in the 2012/2013 Globacom Premier League .
Captain of the club, Azubuike Egwuekwe, told newsmen in Warri that the team had resolved to remain committed to winning its three outstanding matches in the league.
“The club has resolved to secure maximum points in our three remaining matches and we are ready to give our best,’’ he said.
The captain explained that if his team could win their two home games and secure at least a draw in their away match, they would finish in the second or third position.
“This will earn us an automatic continental ticket,’’ he said.
Egwuekwe added that Warri Wolves were currently sixth with 52 points on the log, from 35 matches.
“Kano Pillars with 60 points,came first, Bayelsa United with 58 points, made second and Enyimba with 57 points came third on the log,’’ he added.
Warri Wolves last three games are with Akwa United at home, an away game against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and another home game against ABS FC of Kwara.
He revealed that the players had been motivated in all aspects by the board to achieve the desired objectives.
“We, the players are mentally and psychologically prepared for the upcoming games and have vowed to win the remaining three matches,’’ he said.
He recalled that losing to Enyimba in the Federation Cup was a very bitter pill to swallow, adding that his team lost the encounter due to loss of concentration.
“I was sad as the captain of the team, because I felt I let my team down after missing a crucial penalty which cost us the game,’’ he said.
Warri Wolves lost 4-5 on penalties to Enyimba FC of Aba after the game had ended 2-2 in the final of the 2013 edition of the Federation Cup on September 15 in Lagos.
Egwuekwe, who is also a player with the Super Eagles team for the qualifier in Ethiopia, was very positive of a favourable result in Addis Ababa.
“We have been training very hard for this encounter and everybody is ready for the battle in Ethiopia. By the grace of God, we are going to be victorious,’’ he added.
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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