Sports
Ex-International Faults Super Eagles’ Team List
The Project Manager of Real Madrid Football academy in Port Harcourt and former national team player, Eldred Abbey has faulted the players selected for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated to hold in Egypt, next week, by Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr.
He stated that the list shows many discrepancies between home and foreign based, saying that most of the home based are better than foreign based players.
Abbey said this in a telephone interview with Tidesports, yesterday, and advised Rohr to emulate late Stephen Keshi’s team selection pattern, where home and foreign base were given equal opportunity to struggle for shirt.
“Most of our foreign based players played from the bench.
Keshi spent time to monitor home based players and discovered a lot of talents performed impressively at 2013 AFCON which we lifted the trophy.
As I speak most of our foreign based players played from the bench” Abbey said.
According to him, if Rohr, has been following Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), he would have discovered some good players that can make the list.
“Our number one goal keeper Francis Ozoho , who plays for Anorthosis Famafusta of Cyprus, does not even see reserved bench in his team in his club side’ he stated.
Kiadum 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.
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