Sports
FCT Sports Boss Mourns Onyewenwa
The FCT Director of Sports, Chief (Mrs) Dilichukwu Onyedinma, has expressed deep shock over the death of Mrs Lizzy Onyewenwa, a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Youths and Sports.
Mrs Lizzy Onyewenwa, who passed on Thursday, 15th June, 2017 was the former Head of the NFF Women Football Department in the early stages of the development of women football in the country.
According to the FCT Sports boss who was the former Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League and Executive Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, the demise of Mrs Onyewenwa came to her as a big shock considering the fact that they were all together in the recent meeting of the Nigeria Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) where elections were held for our representatives into the National Sporting Federations. Mrs Onyedinma said, “when I first heard the news I could not believe it. I was confused because when we saw during our Women in Sports meeting, she did not show any sign of illness, but participated in all the activities of that day”.
The FCT sports boss said Mrs Onyewenwa laid a strong foundation for the administration of women’s football in Nigeria, especially at that early stage. “Her role in the development of the football and sports in the country can never be forgotten,” she said.
Mrs Lizzy Onyewenwa, was a Deputy Director in the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Information (PMI) in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, before her demise on Thursday at the National Hospital, Abuja.
The FCT Director of Sports prayed that God should grant her eternal rest, and also give those she has left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.
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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