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Rivers Angels’ Coach Happy With Team’s Performance
Rivers Angels FC Coach, Edwin Okon, has commended his team for their impressive performance so far in the 2017/2018 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
Coach Okon made the commendation in a telephone interview shortly after the teams 3-1 victory against visiting Delta Queens played at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.
According to him, the team has performed so well, so far in the NWFL and urged them not to relent in their good works, saying that their dream of winning the double must be actualised this soccer season.
“You girls should double your efforts now that the AITEO Cup draws has been made and is expected to kick-off on the 24 of this month. All hands must be on deck to ensure that we achieve our set goal for the season”, he said.
Meanwhile, the Angels have reassured on their readiness to put smiles on the faces of their fans as they are in high spirit and poised to achieve their dream.
Earlier, spokesperson of the club, Jessica Amadi has said that the girls have what it takes to take on any team in the federation, describing them (team) as the best female team in the federation.
“I trust the girls. They are determined and committed to their chosen career and also have what it takes to get the job done”.
“I am sure they will deliver a good result when the chips are down”, Jessica Amadi said.
Rivers Angels FC is paired alongside Bayelsa Queens Feeder, and Osun Babes in Group A for the group stage of the women AITEO Cup competition scheduled to kick-off 24 September through 28 at the Lafia Stadium, Lafia.
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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