Sports
Go Round FC Resumes As Eleven Player Go AWOL
Players and coaches of Go Round FC resume at the Krisdera Hotel Stadium in Omoku as eleven players still failed to show up.
Coach of the side, Ngozi Elechi, said on Saturday morning that the players returned to camp last Friday, but eleven of them who went Absent With Out Leave before the Christmas break have still failed to turn up.
He gave the names of the players as Chinoye Chinda, John Chizoba Uwandu and Anibor Emmanuel.
Others are Victor Wohuruche, Victor Echendu, Anderson Pere, Golden Douye Anaalabiri, Orji Madukwe, Ekene Daniel Chukuladi, Abdulahi Sodiq and Esiada Omonigho.
Elechi said he was yet to hear from the players on their whereabouts but had information that they may be in talks with other clubs while still on contract with Go Round FC.
Meanwhile, General Manager of the club, Soni Uboh, has charged returning players to be of good conduct as preparations continue for the new season.
Uboh said the players must understand what it takes to play for Go Round FC, the pride, the unity and the fact that it is a club run and financed by a passionate football lover, who gives his all to see that they achieve great heights.
“The financier of the team, Felix Obuah, has always given his all to this team in over twenty years and it will not stop now. The players know how he rewards them passionately for success. They must go for it as promotion is the goal,”Uboh said.
The Nigeria National League kick starts on the 11th of February, 2022 as Go Round FC has a game in Lagos against Ottasolo FC.
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.
-
News4 days agoDon Savours Inaugural Lecture Presentation, Commends VC
-
News11 hours agoPolice Arrest Nigerian, Two Others For Kidnapping In Edo
-
Nation13 hours agoPerm Sec Explains Success Of FGM Elimination Programme In Rivers
-
News11 hours agoNDLEA Arrests Ex-Councillor With 40kg Skunk, Recovers Drugs In Diapers
-
Nation13 hours agoOgoni Mangrove Wetlands Gain International Recognition As Ramsar Site
-
News11 hours agoArmy Foils Cattle Rustling, Kills Terrorists In Benue …Rescues Two Kidnapped Bank Staff
-
News11 hours agoFG condemns arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, demands immediate release
-
News13 hours agoSECURITY: FUBARA REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIAN AIR FORCE