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UCL: Dortmund Shows Concern Over PSG’s Stars
Borussia Dortmund have more to worry about than just fit-again Paris St-Germain forward Neymar, says the German team’s boss Lucien Favre.
Brazil forward Neymar has been named in the PSG squad for the Champions League last-16 tie, today having missed the last four games with a rib injury.
“They have so many players with great qualities. They beat Real Madrid even without Neymar,” said Favre.
“Neymar is a great player but so are (Kylian) Mbappe and (Angel) Di Maria.”
PSG have exited at the first knockout round of the Champions League in the last three seasons.
This season they progressed by topping a group containing 13-time European champions Real Madrid with five wins from six games.
“I can name at least 10 players on that team with huge potential,” Favre added.
“They are a dangerous team. When you lose the ball, they move very fast up front. The key will be how we defend.
“It’s important we’re very strong on winning the ball and then, when in possession, that we stay calm.”
Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel agrees with his manager that PSG are far from a one-man team.
“If Neymar plays, and I am pretty sure he is going to play, then we have to take care of him,” said the Belgium player.
“But they have so many good players we have to be compact and we have to defend as a team and really be strong.”
The tie between Ligue 1 leaders PSG and Dortmund, who are third in the Bundesliga, could be a thriller – PSG’s last five game have contained 29 goals, while Dortmund’s have witnessed 27.
Tonight’s game sees the return of PSG boss Thomas Tuchel to Dortmund, whom he managed from 2015 to 2017, before being sacked shortly after winning the German Cup.
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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