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Bees Debunk Attack On United
Ranchers Bees have
debunked allegations that their fans attacked Kwara United and so caused a final day NNL match in Kaduna to be abandoned.
Media officer of Ranchers Bees, Vincent Akinbami, said there was no truth in allegations levelled against his team by Kwara United that their players and officials were assaulted and attacked by the fans of the Kaduna team during their Week 30 game, which ended in the 75th minute with the scores even at 2-2.
Akinbami described the allegation as untrue, unfounded and a cooked-up story by the Kwara United officials to have reasons for abandoning a match that was getting beyond their reach.
He said, “The act put up by the Afonja Warriors officials was childish and could pass for a home video.”
Akinbami further questioned, “Why will the fans of a team who just equalized, coming from 2-0 down beat up their opponent, seize camera from their camera man and all the fiction Kwara officials came up with?
“There was no attack on anybody before, during and after the match, as the management of Ranchers Bees provided adequate security both within and outside the stadium.
“We scored two top-class goals, we got our first goal through a header and the second one by Sunday Ibeji was a blinder from 30 yards and the Kwara United officials knew more goals will come the way we were playing, so they thought their best option was to abandon the match and claim an attack on them.”
Akinbami added: ”When we scored the second goal, Kwara United officials sitting on their bench ran on to the pitch claiming they were attacked by Ranchers Bees fans.
“They stood on the pitch for 15 minutes, refusing to continue play after which the referee signalled the end of the game.
“I have never seen anything like that before, running onto the pitch while no one ran after them.”
He claimed that Kwara United Officials attempted to instigate the fans to fight as they threw stones at the Ranchers Bees chairman.
“At the end of the game I saw Kwara United officials throwing stones at the chairman of Ranchers Bees Abdulazeez Mohammed, who remained calm, knowing that the Kwara United wanted to instigate the crowd to attack them so that they can have what to hold on to,” he said.
“Two Kwara United officials were sanctioned from the bench by the centre referee for insulting the fourth official, and this official was booed by the fans.”
Secondary school children celebrating with their trophy after schools competitions.
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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