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Rangers FC Vows To Defeat Plateau United In Enugu
Rangers Media Officer, Norbert Okolie says the club would do everything possible to win Plateau United Football Club in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day nine in Enugu.
Okolie made this known to newsmen in Enugu yesterday, saying that the players were gaining their confidence back on track.
Rangers will today in a midweek match day nine tackle the current NPFL leader, Plateau United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
Okolie said that the players were down all this while owing to the club’s series of losses in the league and continental league.
“ Now that we got a draw from Wikki Tourist of Bauchi in match day eight at Gombe, we have confidence that the players will get the job done Wednesday.
“ Though, our position in the domestic league is not encouraging but we are not panicking at all.
“ A win on Wednesday over Plateau United will help our course in the league and we cannot toil with it,” he said.
According to him, the technical crew and the players know what is at stake in the match, adding that they have been training since Monday.
“ Even before the arrival of the players that played against Wikki Tourist last Sunday, those players at home have never skipped training,” he said.
Okolie said that there were no major injury worry for the team except minor knocks which could not stop the players from playing.
“ We are working in line with the doctor’s advice but for now, none of those players with knocks has been ruled out. “
On the tight schedule of the league matches, the spokesperson said that Rangers had enough players to prosecute the matches.
“ This is why we registered many players so that we can rotate in the course of the league and continental”, he said.
He assured the fans of a brand new game on Wednesday, adding that the club would get back to “winning ways.”
Rangers has garnered five points from six matches in the eight week old league while Plateau leads the log with 17 points after eight matches.
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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