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Supreme Court FC Allays Fears Of Technical Adviser
The Team Manager of
Supreme Court Football Club, Tolulope Oguntimehin, has assured that the roles of the club’s new Technical Adviser would not clash with that of the club’s coaches.
Oguntimehin told newsmen last Wednesday in Abuja that the club’s management had a specific reason for bringing in the new Technical Adviser (TA).
The management of the Abuja-based club had on May 18 announced Fatai Osho, a former Kogi United FC coach, as the club’s new TA.
Oguntimehin said Osho was to help the club gain promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
“There won’t be any clash of roles between Osho and the head coach, Henry Haggai, as well as with the other technical crew members.
“This is because none of the coaches were laid off for him to come in and as the TA, he will be held responsible if anything goes wrong in the team.
“As the TA, he takes charge of the team and he is meant to give advice and help the coaches to do better,’’ Oguntimehin said.
He said the club management expected Osho to bring his experience to bear in the team, pointing out that the other coaches had not been able to do so.
“We believe Osho will be able to bring in his experience, because he was able to get Remo Stars Football Club of Ogun promoted by the end of the 2012/2013 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
“None of the coaches we have on ground before he came in has that kind of experience. So, we expect them to learn from him, while he achieves our target for us.
“We are doing all these to protect the interest of the club, which we are placing above any personal interest,’’ the Supreme Court FC’s team manager said.
Oguntimehin however said the break to be embarked on by the NNL during the 2014 World Cup would afford Osho more opportunity to spend time with the players.
“It is a fortunate thing for us at the club that the league will be put on hold after the week 18 matches because of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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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