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Milan Director Praises Nigerian Wonder Kid
Inter Milan Director, Peter Fuscoas has heaped praise on Nigerian wonder kid, Theophilus Awua, as his performance hasn’t gone unnoticed by the upper ends at the Milan based side.
The Tidesports reports that Awua, who played for Football Academy Abuja, has been in fine form for the Primavera side.
Awua arrived Inter from Serie B side Spezia this summer, where he had pre-season training with the main team.
However, Fusco was quoted on the club’s website as saying that the club had been monitoring him since he played against their youth team at the Viareggio Youth Tournament.
“Awua has been with us for a short time, but we know him right from when he played against us at the Viareggio, so at the end of the season, we asked specially for him.
“He is a midfielder with a great amount of quality, a destroyer in the making and there is still room for him to grow further in the game.
“He reminds me of Danielle De Rossi but he is less physical but very athletic.”
Fusco also confirmed reports that the 18 year-old cost Inter-Milan 200,000 euros in loan fee, with a fee of two million pounds agreed as permanent transfer in the summer, if he progresses as expected.
“Yes, the figure of his loan and transfer fee are correct as speculated.
“For now, he could have some difficulty playing in the first team, so the Primavera is the right place for him to grow and improve his game.
“It’s premature to speak on if he will be signed permanently in the summer.
“The season has just began and it’s right we allow the player progress with his game before speaking about the chances of him signing a permanent deal in June,” Fusco said.
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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