Sports
Away Points Embolden Sharks, Boost Relegation Fight
Recent good results achieved by Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt have suddenly given the club shots in the arm and boosted their confidence as they seek to escape relegation threats.
Last weekend, the Blue Angels, as Sharks are fondly called , were forced to a goalless draw by Kwara United in Ilorin in one of the week 23 of the Globacom Premier League.
The draw marked the third away draws by Sharks this season and an indication that their race against relegation is on the right track.
The club had been forced to draws by Wikki Tourists in Bauchi, ABS FC in Illorin by Kwara United.
Speaking with Tidesports in an interview yesterday, Chief Coach of Sharks FC, Dabo-Ere Dokubo said that the match against Kwara United last weekend was one they would have won but for the first Assistant referee who unjustly denied them an 89th goal that would have given them a 2-1 victory.
But he said that the away point and especially the teams recent impressive run have improved their position on the league’s log and boosted the morale of the players.
He believes that the recent developments would spur the team to work harder, go the extra mile and fight relentlessly to ensure that the club maintains its Premier League status at the end of the season.
According to him, the in-house crisis that engulfed the club at the beginning of the season forced them to kick off the season on the backfoot.
However, the week-nine transfer window that saw the drafting of 15 new players has been the beginning of good stories for the club.
Coach Dokubo said that the club after blending the old and new players now boasts vibrant players, from defence midfield to attack, who are ready to work.
He fingered Christian Pyagbara as one of the players, though yet to score a goal, that has worked his socks off for the team.
“We have blended, gotten our rhythm and forging ahead in the season, Sharks FC, by the grace of God will end the season on a high,” stated the coach
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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