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Dolphins Player Risks Disciplinary Action
The management of Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt has declared its midfielder, Abduyehel Ajagun, Absent Without Leave (AWOL) as the player failed to return to camp after his national assignment.
This was made known by the media officer of the club, China Acheru, in a chat with Tidesports in Port Harcourt.
Team Manager of the club, Stanley Eguma, said the management did not know the whereabouts of Ajagun after he played the last match national Under-20 against Mauritus last week.
“He did this the last time by refusing to report to camp after he was freed by the national team coaches and he was done it again now” Eguma said.
According to him, out of the three Dolphins players that played for the Flying Eagles, Ajagun is no where to be found.
“The players Omoh Ojabu and Chidi Osuchukwu that went are all back, the most annoying part is that he (Ajagun) turned off his phone.”
The team manager, continued that the management would impose disciplinary action against any player that did not conduct himself properly.
“We all know that the league would soon resume next week and we need all our players together.”
It would be recalled that Ajagun was once thrown out of Flying Eagles camp for acts of indiscipline but after entreaties on his behalf, he was recalled.
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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.