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Para-Soccer League: Katsina Whitewash Kebbi 6-0
Katsina state’s para-soccer team on Saturday in Abuja thrashed their Kebbi counterparts 6-0 in the third match of the ongoing 2017 National Para-Soccer League.
The Tidesports reports that the second edition of the National Para-Soccer League which started on Thursday is expected to end on April 18.
In the match played at the Old Parade Ground, Yau Rufai of Katsina State scored the first goal in the fifth minute.
Sani Gimbia doubled the tally seven minutes later, and he went on to also score the third goal of the game in the 16th minute.0
Rufai scored their fourth goal in the 18th minute.
Kebbi players struggled to keep up with the pace, but they could not convert their chances of scoring as the first half wore to an end.
On resumption of the second half, Kebbi players continued from where they stopped in the first half as they pinned their opponents to their half.
Umar Idris went on to score the fifth goal for Katsina State in the 39th minute, while Idris also registered his second goal in the 49th minute to take the match beyond their opponents.
The Kebbi team fought harder thereafter, but they could not convert their chances as the encounter wore on to end 6-0 .
After the match, coach Umar Lawal of Katsina State said it was delightful for him and his team to win the second match.
“I am happy that we won. It was a tough game and I thank God we won our second match.
“We will work hard to win our next match with Katsina. We are here to lift up the trophy,” he said.
The coach of Kebbi , Umar Shekare, on his part, said he was disappointed with his team’s loss.
‘’This is the second game we are losing, I’m not impressed with my team’s performance. We will work hard to win our next match.
“In every match of football, there is always a winner and a loser. So, the god of soccer was not on our side,” he said.
In the first match of the day at the competition, Plateau beat Team Zamfara 3-2, while in the second match Team Kaduna drew goalless with Team Nassarawa 0-0.
In the day’s last match, Team Kano defeated Team Yobe 2-1.
Tidesports reports that nine teams are taking part in the second edition of the National Para-Soccer League.
The participating teams are those of Kano, Osun, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Plateau and Yobe.
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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