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Wenger Set To Continue At Arsenal
Tidesports source has gathered that Arsene Wenger is set to continue at Arsenal next season and will inform his backroom staff of his decision to stay at the club during the international break. Following the Gunners’ 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the last league tie, Wenger admitted that he has already made a decision on his future.
Arsenal’s poor run has seen a section of supporters urge the board to not hand Wenger a new deal, whose current contract expires in the summer. According to the Daily Mail, the Frenchman is set to sign a new contract to extend his stay at the Emirates beyond this summer.
Wenger is also planning to overhaul the squad and will start by sanctioning the sale of his two star players, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. The Chilean international and the World Cup winner will have one year left on their contract after the end of this term and the duo has refused to sign a new deal.
Sanchez and Ozil’s commitment on the pitch has also been questioned and Wenger believes it is in the best interest of the club to part ways with the two players. In addition to this, the future of other Arsenal stars is in doubt and the list includes the likes of Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs, Lucas Perez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Wilshere is currently on a season-long loan at AFC Bournemouth and his compatriot Oxlade-Chamberlin has been linked with a move to Arsenal’s league rivals. The duo will also have one year left on their contract in the summer.
The Gunners’ boss has identified signing replacements for Sanchez and Ozil, along with bringing in a new left-back and a goalkeeper in the next transfer window. The Emirates club have identified Kieran Tierney of Celtic and AS Monaco’s Benjamin Mendy as the potential left-back targets.
In addition to this, Celtic star Moussa Dembele and Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus have been identified as the players to replace Sanchez. Despite Wenger’s plans for the upcoming summer, the Arsenal boss could make a U-turn and step down from his post if the three-time Premier League winners fail to finish in top four or fail to win the FA Cup.
The north London side have managed three wins in the last nine matches played across all competitions. Out of the three wins, two came against the lower league side in the FA Cup.
Arsenal lost four of their last five league matches and their poor run has seen them drop out of the top four and get eliminated from the Champions League following a 10-2 aggregate defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich.
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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