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NWFL Week 7 Fixtures: Rivers Angels FC Visits Pelican Stars, Today
The U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, would be the ideal place for sports lovers to be today, as the Jewels of Rivers, Rivers Angels, visit their Cross Rivers counterpart, Pelican Stars FC in one of the week 7 fixtures of the ongoing 2021 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
The match which is expected to be a thriller would see the Angels do their thing in calabar , exhibiting their right of supremacy, as they work to garner all three points in today’s encounter.
Rivers Angels are known for their winning streak and will not do anything different in Calabar as they visit their opponents to show the stuff they are made of. No doubt, the Jewels of Rivers are in high spirit this season, as they have always been and are working hard to occupy the driver’s seat.
On the otherhand, the host may not be a force to reckon with, but are no push over. They will ensure their utmost best to do their fans proud as they struggle it out with the visitors at the U.J Esuene Stadium.
It will not be an easy task for them but never -say -never, you never can tell, after all, it is their home soil. It might just be all the luck they may need to pull through in today’s battle.
It would be recalled that Pelican Stars defeated Dream Stars Ladies of Lagos 0-1 last week, in one of the week 6 fixtures played at the Agege Stadium, Agege, Lagos. While, Rivers Angels FC beat visiting Osun Babes FC 2-1 at the University of Port Harcourt Football pitch, UNIPORT, Choba, Port Harcourt.
Currently, Rivers Angels FC is occupying second position on the league chart with 14 points from six matches played so far and Pelican Stars in 12th position with Five (5) points from six matches played, respectively.
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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