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We Will Make Nations Cup -NAFF President
President, Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), Isah Suleiman, says that the national team known as Special Eagles will participate in the Cup of Nations for Amputee Football (CANAF) in Angola.
Suleiman told newsmen yesterday in Lagos that preparations for the team’s outing in the Federation for Africa Amputee Football (FAAF) organised tournament was in progress.
Tidesports source reports that CANAF is a biennial football tournament for all amputee football playing nations in Africa to determine the best team in the continent.
“Our participation in the CANAF tournament is necessary because it’s a major event in the continent which holds once in two years, so it is a pritority in our programme of activities for this year.
“The boys and the coaching crew are doing the needful as part of buildup to keep the team on their toes, while we are making effort to ensure that everything works out,” he said.
He said that it was part of his agenda to ensure that Nigeria’s representation through Special Eagles in continental and intercontinental football fiesta were actualised.
According to him, the participation of the national team at the 2018 World Cup restored its membership with the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF).
He said that the feat was expected to be replicated in FAAF.
“The federation has stepped up its activities in the international scene since we came on board last year, and it is like a dream and a fulfillment of part of our agenda.
“We made the first outing at the 2018 World Cup and CANAF is another event that we are working towards, at least to make up for the dry years,” Suleiman added.
Tidesports also reports that NAFF national team is affiliated to FAAF, the parent body of Amputee football in Africa and organisers of the competition. .
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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