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Port Harcourt, Most Convenient For Teams, Officials – Angels Coach
Rivers State Karate Coach, Kingsley Eweli in action during a zonal karate clinic in Port Harcourt, recently.
Liberation Stadium in Port
Harcourt has been described as the most convenient ground for teams and officials especially in the professional women league.
Technical Adviser of Rivers Angels FC, Godwin Okon, made this known shortly after one of the week two fixtures played between Rivers Angels and Sunshine Queens of Akure in the main bowl of the Liberation Stadium over the weekend.
According to Okon, Port Harcourt is one place where matches are being officiated fairly saying that, the Garden City has the best officiating in league competition.
He said that his team created lots of chances but converted only two to goals, saying that, it was not enough.
“Though, I am happy that we took the three points, but, the players should work on their scoring skills, not just to be good on one side”, he said.
Earlier, coach of Sunshine Queens of Akure, Kenneth Boboye, attributed his team’s defeat to the Angels to fatigue, poor officiating and traffic .
Boboye said that his team was caught in traffic on their way to Port Harcourt, noting that, these caused fatigue on his players, which he said affected their performance.
“It happens at times, the management of the team should do something in order to release fund on time, so as to leave our home early whenever we have away match”, he said.
He however, pointed out that the officiating was bad, saying that free kicks were not awarded to them and that referee worked against his side.
Meanwhile, the match ended in 2-0 against Sunshine Queens, as the Angels Asisat Oshoala and Ngozi Ebere scored at the 57th and 63rd minutes of the game respectively to give the Angels all three points in the game.
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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