Sports
Dolphins Fail Again In Abuja
Enyimba registered their
second win at the Super 4 in Abuja on Wednesday when they defeated Dolphins 1-0.
They now have six points from three matches, while Dolphins remain without any points.
Dolphins came out to get their first win of the competition, but they met a more determined Enyimba.
In a keenly contested game, Nonso Okonkwo scored the only goal in the 15th minute when he fired home off a rebound after Dolphins goalkeeper Joseph Onwuga punched the ball into his path.
Enyimba defender Ugwu Uwadiegwu was sent off in the 82nd minute following a second caution.
Three minute later, Dolphins were also reduced to 10 men when Joseph Douhadji was sent off after his second booking for a foul on Ebenezer Adeyemi.
In the 37th minute, Joseph Onwuga fumbled Ugwu Uwadiegwu’s cross and Nonso Okonkwo shot, but his effort was blocked and Bashir Rahman’s effort from the rebound was off target.
Two minutes later, Chibuzor Madu’s short back pass put goalkeeper Femi Thomas of Enyimba under pressure and he had to rush out to clear the danger.
Adamu Tijani wasted a glorious chance to equalise for Dolphins in the 57th minute, when he fired way off target off Victor Alegbe’s pass after he had dribbled past three defenders.
In the 71st minute, substitute Ebenezer Adeyemi shot at goal, but Dolphins goalkeeper Joseph Onwuga blocked it with his face.
Enyimba goalkeeper Thomas saved from Nonso Elum in the 88th minute after Isiaka Olawale initiated a counter attack.
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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