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Arsenal Go For Consolidation At Olympiacos …Euro Champions League
English Premiership Side, Arsenal will today be on a formality match as they play guest to Olympiacos in today’s Group H tie.
The Arsene Wenger-led side have already qualified for the last 16 stage, whereas their host needs a point at least to make the next stage behind Arsenal.
Meanwhile, in the other Group H game, Belgium Champions, Standard Liege are also not totoally out of the last 16 stage. As they gear up to welcome AZ Alkmaar, a win for them and a defeat for Olympiacos would mean that the Latzlo Boloni’s men would go through on head-to-head record.
In Group F, already qualified Fiorentina will be targeting at least a point at Liverpool, while hoping that Lyon would fail to inflict a heavy setback on Debrecan as they attempt to cement pole position.
For Group F, all four teams can graduate, with Barcelona in the strongest position ahead of their journey to face Dynamo Kiev.
Barca can even afford to lose by one goal and still go through, while an eventual winner in the contest between Inter Milan and Robin Karzan would also be guaranteed a spot in the last 16.
Should Dynamo Kiev fail to get the better of Barca, Inter could also advance courtesy of a 0-0 or 1-1 stalemate, though any other drawn out come would seal their exit.
The situation is more straightforward in Group G, where Romanina hopefuls Unirea Urziceni have been defying expectations and will clinch the runners-up place behind Sevilla if they can achieve a positive result away against Stuttgart.
The Bundesliga side can settle for nothing less than maximum points, on the other hand, in what will be Swiss coach Christian Gross’s first match in charge since the dismissal of Markus Babbel at the weekend.
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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