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Sharks FC Conducts Players’ Medical Test
Sharks football club of
Port Harcourt has implemented the directive of the league management company to conduct preliminary medical checks on its playing staff and result attached to the license of the players before the new season.
The players were subjected to various blood tests, blood pressure check and ECG to ascertain the heart condition and physical fitness of the players.
Captain of the side Odinga Odinga described the medical test as the best directive the league management has given to clubs in recent times stressing that it will go a long way in discovering life threatening injuries or ailment amongst players.
“I give kudos to the league management company for the directive to clubs to subject their players to medical test” Odinga said.
“This will go a long way to exposing players with injuries including those with life threatening ailment so that we will not have players collapsing on the field of play” Odinga added.
Midfielder, Kinsley Patrick fondly called Nakata by his team mates said the directive by the LMC would add value to the standard of the league as only physically fit players would be registered for the 2013/2014 season.
“The Medical test will certainly add value to the league because players will no longer hide injuries from club officials before registration for the new season” Patrick said.
Meanwhile, technical adviser of the side, Gbenga Ogunbote who shared the sentiment of his players gave the management of sharks’ thumbs up for adhering to the directive of the LMC.
“I still want to commend the sharks management set up, what they are trying to put in place will be second to none in the league” Ogunbote said.
“They are ensuring that everybody is well taken care of medically which is in line with the directive of the LMC”.
“You agree with me that the health of a player is the most important aspect of his career and this the management of sharks is not shying away from” He echoed.
Sharks football club is expected to kick start the new season with a date against Bayelsa United in Yenagoa.
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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