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Handball League: Seasiders Shoot Down Kada Stars
The Seasiders Male Handball Team of Lagos at the weekend, in Abuja defeated Kada Stars of Kaduna 34-24 on day one of the ongoing 2020 Prudent Energy Handball League.
The Seasiders led the game from the first half, where scores stood at 24-11 and they maintained the performance till the end in spite of their opponents’ spirited fight back.
Tidesports source report reports that the event is holding at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with the competition expected to end on November 14.
Speaking to newsmen later, the Chief Coach of Kada Stars, Ahmed Habib said his team performed very well and he was very much impressed.
“This is our first game after the COVID-19 break and my team has brought out their best.
“But we have about 10 matches to play and this is just the beginning,” he said.
In other matches in the league’s male category, Rima Strikers of Sokoto defeated Plateau Vipers 30-26.
Vipers’ Coach Abdulrasheed Abdulsalam, on his part said this was the first time Rima Strikers were defeating them since the Prudent Energy Hanball League started.
“I appreciate my players and I am expecting them to do better in the next match on Sunday when they will face Delta Force.
“I am impressed with their game, but they lost concentration when it mattered most and the other team utilised that aspect when we expected to win.
“We are going back to our drawing board and make sure we correct our mistakes and make things right in our next match,” he said.
Also, COAS Shooters gained a walk-over against the Borno Spiders who did not turn up for their game.
Tidesports also gathered that 12 teams are participating in the league’s male category, with the Borno Spiders of Maiduguri, COAS Shooters (Nigerian Army) and D:Defenders (Civil Defence) being some of them.
Others are Delta Force of Asaba, Kada Stars of Kaduna, Confluence Stars of Lokoja, Kano Pillars and Niger United of Minna.
The rest are Plateau Vipers of Jos, Rima Strikers of Sokoto, Safety Shooters (FRSC) and Seasiders of Lagos.
Ten teams are participating in the female category, with Adorable Angels of Ilorin, Benue Queens of Makurdi, Defender Babes (Civil Defence) and Edo Dynamos of Benin City being part of them.
The rest are Imo Grasshoppers of Owerri, Kada Queens of Kaduna, Desert Queens of Katsina, Plateau Peacocks of Jos, Safety Babes (FRSC), Seasiders Babes of Lagos.
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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