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Federation Cup: Rivers Angels Battle COD FC, ’Morrow
Rivers Angels FC of Port
Harcourt has reiterated its readiness to encounter COD FC of Lagos State in the on-going 2014 women confederation cup tomorrow at Warri township stadium.
Chief coach of the team Godwin Okon, said this Sunday, in an interview with Tidesports in Port Harcourt.
According to him, the team is set for this week’s FA competition assuring that, the players are determined to put up the best of their performance to ensure that they compete favourably.
The girls are in high spirit and intop form for this week’s fixtures with CoD FC, which is expected to be their first match of the tournament”, the head coach said.
Commenting further on the team’s readiness in the on-going 2014 Women Premier League (WPL), Oplon said that the team is yet to know their next match to be played, pointing out that, there were four outstanding matches, including the 12 to week 19 fixtures.
“Though, we do not know our next match for now, but before the week runs out, we should have the date for our next match and who to play against”, he said.
It was gathered that the Angels did not play in the first round of the FA competition, because they were on standby.
Tidesports also gathers that club, has not been playing national premier league fixtures due to absence of key players who were engaged in the super falcons friendly matches.
Meanwhile, Rivers Angels are leading the league table with 27 points from 11 matches played so far in the competition.
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.