Sports
Rivers Angels Falter Again, Lose To Amazons
Barely one week after
losing their unbeaten record in the Nigeria Women Premier Leaug, NWPL, Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt, at the weekend lost all points at stake to Nasarawa Amazons in Lafia.
A brace from Igboamalu Chinyere was all it took for Nasarawa Amazons to beat Rivers Angels 2-0 in a rescheduled week 11 game at the Lafia City stadium at the weekend.
The home team went up in the 10th minute when Igboamalu headed in a corner kick cross from Emenayo Ugochi.
Angels forward, Ijeoma Obi came close to getting an equalizer before half time but was denied by the cross bar.
In the 46th minute, Cecilia Nku made an attempt to get into the score sheet but her shot went straight into the arms of goalkeeper Sangonuga Ibijoke.
Then in the 54th minute, Eybhoria Winifred took advantage of a back pass from Ijeoma Obi to connect to Igboamalu who curled in her second goal for the day.
Head coach of Nasarawa Amazons, Oluwaseyi Michael in his post-match speech said his game plan worked out for the team.
“Well it’s a very interesting game, it’s on evenly match game, but we thank God, God saw us through; we said we should attack from the blast of the whistle and that was what we did and it favored us, we got our first goal in the first ten minute of the first half and the first ten minute of the second half too so is our game plan, we intend to attack them from the blast of the whistle and it worked out for us” said Oluwaseyi.
On his part, head coach of Rivers Angels Edwin Okon said his team lost to the match officials
“Am crying every day that there should be improvement on the side of the officiating not because I lost no, it is not because of that, we lost today to Nasarawa because like I said in our last match, even before our last match, if we lose to a team that played well and were better, we won’t complain. No matter what happens in football, at the end of the day, who had the goals is always the winner”, cried Okon.
Rivers Angels will next play Sunshine Queens of Akure on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
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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