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Enyimba Confident Of Champions League Progress
Enyimba chairman, Felix
Anyansi-Agwu and coach Kadiri Ikhana have assured the club are through to the next round of 2015 CAF Champions League after they beat Buffles du Borgou 3-0.
The packed Enyimba International Stadium in Aba had to endure a long spell of anxious moments as the largely unknown Benin side held on for almost the duration of the match after falling behind to a Daniel Etor’s 8th minute goal.
But they later capitulated through two late strikes by Kingsley Sokari and Peter Onyekachi in the 85th and 90th minutes after Nzube Anazemba missed from the spot on 80 minutes.
”No doubt the fact that the league has yet to start affected the rhythm of our game to a very large extent. However, we showed great determination and desire to win which gave us the victory,” said Ikhana.
”I don’t see our opponents defeating us in the return leg because, before now, we knew next to nothing about them but with what we have seen of them, I do not see them stopping us from qualifying for next round of the competition.”
Anyansi added: “I knew it was going to be a difficult match due to the fact that they know much of us while we knew little about them.
”I was very confident we will win by three goals even when the goals refused to come till the last five minutes when we scored two of the goals.
”We are going to Benin for a win. This is not a team who could threaten us. We shall take the teams as they come with our target being the last four of the competition and from there anything goes.”
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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