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NWFL Season To Commence With 16 Clubs – Falode
Chairperson of the Nigerian Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has stated that the board is committed to roll with the 16 serious clubs that had complied with their registration requirements ahead the new season.
Speaking to newsmen, Falode stated that the NWFL is not looking for a non-compliance crowd but the few who are serious to do what they (the board) has instructed.
“On the level of compliance, we are very happy. As we speak now, 16 clubs have complied, and we are very happy with.”
“If it’s ten that are ready to do women football, we will run with the ten, it’s not about the number anymore but it’s about the quality, it is about what you give back.”
“Football is not charity, if you can’t fund it – you have no business being on it, so if it’s the ten that are ready in fact, the deadline has passed but some are pleading, give us three more days and we don’t want to be hard on them.
“We are going to allow them but if we don’t get the compliance needed we will run with the ten; do another draw with the ten that have complied and we will start the league according to the stipulated date,” she said.
Week 1 fixtures of the 2020 /2021 NWFL league are scheduled for
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 are as follow:
1 Amazon v Robo Queens
2 Adamawa Queens v Rivers angel
3 Confluence Queens vs Ibom Angels
4 Dream Stars v Delta Queens
5 Bayelsa v Pelicans Stars.
6 Edo Queens v Royal Queens
7 Abia Angels v Osun Babes.
8 Sunshine Queens v Heartland Queens.
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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