Sports
“No Arrival Deadline For Foreign-based S’Eagles
Handlers of the Super
Eagles on Wednesday in Abuja said no arrival deadline was given to the 21 invited foreign-based Super Eagles players.
The players were invited ahead of the March 25 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Egypt in Kaduna.
The team’s Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, told newsmen that most of the senior national male football team players have matches with their clubs this weekend.
Ibitoye said that the matches, which could be in the league and other competitions, would delay the players’ arrival till Monday or Tuesday.
“Their arrival window opened on Monday and we are expecting them from that Monday.
“Our match against Egypt is on March 25 and the players will play league matches on Saturday and Sunday in their various clubs.
“So, we are expecting them to arrive on Monday or Tuesday, before we leave for Kaduna,’’ he said.
The media officer disclosed that the team’s handlers had been working to knock into shape the 11 home-based players who survived intense training at the camp, before their foreign-based counterparts’ arrival.
“Head Coach Samson Siasia is working on their conditioning, passing, ball possession and organsation and other strategies which can give us victory against Egypt.
The team’s spokesman also said there was no injury worries among the players in camp.
Tidesports reports that Sen. Obinna Ogba, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Youths and Sports, was on a surprise visitor to the Super Eagles’ training session at the National Stadium on Wednesday morning.
He had urged the players to see their invitation to the team’s camp as a privilege, and urged them not to disappoint the country as they prepare to face Egypt.
Ogba said the only language Nigerians understood was winning, even though it was impossible to win all the time in sports.
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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