Sports
Supporters Club Chairman Advises Coach To Restrategise
The Chairman of Go-Round Football Supporters Club, Bro. Kally O. Obi has advised the technical crew to re-assess its strategies so that they could effectively face the task ahead of them.
Obi promised that he and other members of the football supporters club would do their best to ensure that it remains centre of focus in soccer industry.
This was contained in a statement signed by him and made available to Tidesports yesterday, in Port Harcourt, saying that the victory has lifted the Club and boasted the morale of other supporters.
According to the statement, compasses team work; discipline and playing according to lay down rules are responsible for their impressive performance.
The coach should beef up the team’s attacking strategy, massive defence, so that the can win matches and justify the huge investment of your proprietor. “The proprietor, Brother Felixi Obuah popularly known as “Go-Round” is impressed by performance of the players that has motivated him to invest more on the club.
The coach should also change his tactics, serious in his planning because football is a big business” the statement said.
The Chairman commended the club for their victory over Lobi star of Kwara State.
He, however, called on League Managing Company (LMC) to live up to expectations by accessing the attitude supporters club throughout the federation with view to rate them in terms of discipline and punished those that defaults the rules.
The statement further used the forum to welcome club members that travelled to Russia for the world Cup, but expressed sadness over poor performance of Nigeria Super Eagle against Argentina, saying that Nigeria should learn from their past experience.
Meanwhile Bro. Obi who is also a monarch and political analyst has called on the state government, corporate bodies and individuals to provide acquisition for the teeming unemployed youths in the state.
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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