Sports
Keshi To Lose Eagles Job
According to Tidesports
sources, Stephen Keshi will be asked to quit and already the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has begun shopping for an immediate replacement.
Sudan dealt Nigeria a major blow to qualify for next year’s AFCON in Morocco after they stunned the African champions 1-0 in Khartoum on Saturday.
Nigeria will now need to win their remaining three matches at home against Sudan and South Africa and away in Congo to have any mathematical chance of advancing to the 2015 AFCON.
“The new NFF has already decided to sack Keshi and they are already shopping for a replacement for the coach,” a very top official informed our source.
“What I cannot readily tell is whether it is with immediate effect or that will be after the Sudan reverse fixture on Wednesday as the games are too close to each other.”
Keshi, 52, does not have a contract with the NFF after his initial three-year deal ran out after the World Cup in Brazil.
He led Nigeria to win a third Nations Cup last year and guided the Super Eagles to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup in Brazil.
But he has lost the core of his dressing room after publicised rows with the likes of Enmanuel Emenike, Osaze Odemwingie and Ikechukwu Uche.
And his record in his last 11 games has left for a very poor reading – lost five, drawn five and won one.
“The boys did not play for their coach (vs Sudan), and he should now know what to do,” said Larry Izamoje, owner of Nigeria’s all-sports radio Brila FM.
Most fans have equally demanded for the dismissal of the coach since the disappointing loss in Sudan.
A fan, Mike Johnson said that Keshi has nothing more to offer.
“After watching Eagles against Congo and South Africa, I concluded that Eagles are going down but when I watched them against Sudan, I know that is the end of Keshi era because I saw no touch of technical input in the team,” Johnson lamented.
“The performance of the team was an eye sore. Keshi should be sent away from the team.”
Another fan, Tunji Ayinde, said, “Keshi has shown he is not capable of leading the Eagles any more.
“He has problems with many players. He doesn’t have a pattern of play. Who is the defensive midfielder in his team, and no wingers, except Ahmed Musa, what formation is he using? How does he expect goals to come? He should go, I beg.”
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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