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Lagos FA Elections Hold, ’Morrow
Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) electoral committee on Friday says it has completed screening of candidates for its elections scheduled to hold tomorrow.
Segun Babtunde, Chairman, LSFA Electoral Committee, made this known on Friday at the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Secretariat, Lagos.
Babatunde said that 13 candidates obtained forms between January 10 and January 15, expressing their willingness to contest in the elections.
“Out of the 13 contestants that bought the forms, only 12 candidates submitted their applications before the Jan. 21 deadline,” he said.
Babatunde said that the 12 contestants were further narrowed down to 11 because one of the candidates failed to meet the requirement of article 4 as stipulated in the electoral guidelines.
He said that the election would be close ballot for the 11 eligible candidates whether they were present or not.
According to the electoral committee, Seyi Akinwunmi and Lameed Gafar are contesting for the chairmanship position while Tade Azeez is the only candidate for the post of vice chairman.
He said that Dotun Coker, Oyekan Ifalade, Mojeed Adegbindin, Moses Adebanjo, Wale Joseph, Kemi Popoola, Raliat Abdulsalam and Yemisi Cole were all seeking board membership positions.
“I am glad to say that the LSFA electoral committee is saddled with the responsibility of organising and conducting a free and fair election which we promise to deliver.
“We followed the rules to the letter during the screening in accordance with the guidelines for the elections,” the chairman said.
Babatunde also said that 13 delegates participating in the elections were representatives of different divisional football associations (DFA) and their affiliates.
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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