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Tuebua Premier League: Sparks FC Emerges Winner
Sparks Football Club has emerged winners of the recently concluded football competition tagged, “Tuebua premier league.
Sparks FC defeated Super Eagle FC 5-3 by penatly after playing a goalless draw in the fulltime.
The final encounter took place at the community primary school field, Gure in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The tournament was hosted by the youths of the community.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Deputy Rector, Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Moses Nube said, “football is one event that brings people together no matter your enthic nationality. This football competition has made us feel the impact of the new year, when I had that Sparks FC is not doing well I told them to mobilise.
more player in the team, because Sparks FC was my team in my days of playing football and that the record should not be forgotten that Sparks FC is the oldest football club in our community”, Dr Moses said.
He promised the players of Sparks FC, that that they not regret playing for the club he a knowledged that Sparks FC has produced a lot of players in Gure community and other communiteis in Ogoni land, the likes of Manson Beesor, Boy Nwikina, Nnadi Yorde and the present commissioner for finance Dr Fred Kpako and many others.
Earlier the coach of Sparks FC, Lodee Beesor expressed Joy over his team’s victory and said, “when you teach and the people understand, they will pass examine, my boys played according to what they were told and that is why they won.
Coach Beesor thanked the youth, for a peaceful atmosphere during the competition “I love football and when I see people playing good football it gives me joy, he said.
Kiadum E. Edookor
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.