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IGI Pampers Super Eagles
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Insurance Partners Industrial and General Insurance have sent a message of congratulations to the Super Eagles for qualifying for next year’s World Cup in South Africa and promised to reward the team.
The Eagles beat Kenya 3-2 away in Nairobi and qualified when Tunisia lost 0-1 to Mozambique in the other group game and IGI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Remi Olowude said the win over Kenya showed the resilience and doggedness of Nigerians in difficult situations.
“The qualification of Nigeria for the World Cup has, once again, shown the undying spirit of Nigerians, particularly the members, technical crew and officials of the Super Eagles who picked the sole ticket in their qualifying group when virtually all hopes were lost,” he noted.
Olowude promised to reward the team for the qualification, while assuring the Super Eagles of IGI’s continued support.
All Nigerians must ensure that the team perform creditably at the first World Cup to be hosted by an African country, and this is why all hands must be on deck. The Super Eagles preparation for the Mundial must start now,” he said.
IGI has been a staunch supporter of the Super Eagles over the years. Apart from being the official insurer of all the national football teams for the past decade, the company has also been at the forefront of mobilising support for the team’s qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Prior to the Super Eagles home match against the Harambee Stars which Nigeria won by 3 – 0, IGI donated corporate bags to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for onward presentation to winners of raffle draws organised by the NFF to mobilise fans to the stadium during the home matches of the Super Eagles.
At the time, Olowude said that Nigeria’s participation at the 2010 World Cup was a task that must be achieved.
“We cannot afford to be absent at the World Cup. The Super Eagles must qualify and IGI will give all the necessary assistance and support to ensure that the nation does not fail in the quest to qualify for the Mundial,” he had stated.
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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