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Zenith Bank Women’s B’ball League: Plateau Rocks Thrash Kebbi 73-28
Plateau Rocks Basketball Club, yesterday defeated Kebbi Equity Angels 73-28 at the ongoing 14th Edition of the Women Basketball League.
In the game, Plateau Rocks took control by leading in all quarters, winning the first 14 -10, the second 22-7, the third 18-7 and the last 19-4.
Tidesport source gathered in Abuja that it is the second win for Plateau Rocks after beating IGP Queens 58-33 in their previous match.
At the end of the match, Chris Wesley, coach of Plateau Rocks was in a triumphant mood, praising his players and expressing confidence that they would keep up the energy.
“This is our second game that we won; we are here to win all our games.
“We want to feature in the last round of the league, with seriousness and determination we will get to the final match,’’ he said.
On his part, Sulaiman Aliu, coach of Kebbi Equity Angels, said “it was a tough game, unfortunately we lost.
He said “we tried our best in the game, but we ended up losing the match because we missed a lot of shots.
“This is the second game we lost, we will work harder to win our next against IGP Queens,’’ he said.
In other matches yesterday, Nigeria Customs crushed Maiduguri Basketball Club 130-12.
Tidesport also reports that 12 teams, from the Savannah conference, are participating in the 14th Zenith Bank Women’s League Championship.
They are classified into three groups, in group A are : Nigeria Customs, Maiduguri Basketball Club, Zamfara Babes and FCT Angels.
Group B are: IGP Queens, Kebbi Equity Angels, Plateau Rocks and Adamawa Basketball Club, while in group C are : Kaduna Angels, Taraba Hurricanes, Benue Princess, and Nassarawa Amazons.
The championship, which started on Oct. 28 and ends on Dec. 2, is holding at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Abuja National Stadium.
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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